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CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Livopill DS Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heartbeat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure with alcohol (Disulfiram reactions).

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Livopill DS Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

No information is available on the use of Livopill DS Tablet during lactation. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

It is not known whether Livopill DS Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

Livopill DS Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Livopill DS Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

Livopill DS Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Livopill DS Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.


Metadoxine   500mg

Uses of Metadoxine
Metadoxine is used in the treatment of cholestatic liver diseases, alcoholic fatty liver disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver.

How to use Metadoxine
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Livopill DS Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Livopill DS Tablet works
Metadoxine belongs to class of drugs called liver protectives. It acts by increasing the alcohol elimination from the blood and tissues, thus preventing liver damage.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Rash, Abdominal pain, Hair loss, Itching, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Metadoxine
Metadoxine should be taken preferably after meals. Do not take antacids that contain aluminum while you are taking the Metadoxine. This is because antacids decrease the amount of Metadoxine absorbed by the body. Notify your doctor if you are breast-feeding.

Silymarin   140mg

Uses of Silymarin
Silymarin is used in the treatment of cholestatic liver diseases, alcoholic fatty liver disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver.

How to use Silymarin
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Livopill DS Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Livopill DS Tablet works
Silymarin is an active principle obtained from milk thistle seed (Silybum marianum) . It might protect liver cells from toxic chemicals and drugs. It also seems to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Milk thistle plant extract might enhance the effects of estrogen..

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Abdominal bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Loss of appetite, Stomach pain, Stomach upset, Back pain, Hair loss, Dizziness, Abdominal pain, Itching, Rash.

Expert advice for Silymarin
Do not take antacids that contain aluminum while you are taking the Silymarin. This is because antacids decrease the amount of Silymarin absorbed by the body. Notify your doctor if you are breast-feeding. Silymarin should be taken preferably after meals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is silymarin/milk thistle safe?
Silymarin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is silymarin same as milk thistle?
Yes, silymarin is a compound obtained from milk thistle seed

Q. Is silymarin good for liver?
Silymarin acts as liver protectant and has been found to be effective for certain liver disease. Always follow your doctor's advice regarding its use

Q. Is silymarin good for kidney?
It is good for kidney as found in some studie

Q. Is silymarin a flavonoidYes ,it contains a mixture of flavonolignans consisting of silibinin, isosilibinin, silicristin and silidianin.Is silymarin a blood thinner?
No, it acts as liver protectant

Q. Does silymarin protect liver?
Yes, silymarin acts as liver protectant

Q. Does silymarin cause low cholesterol level, diarrhea, lower bilirubin?
Diahhrea is the common side effect of silymarin. No clinically observable effect on cholesterol and bilirubin has been reported. Patient should follow doctor's advice regarding possible side effects

Q. Does silymarin have estrogen?
No, however it may acts like estrogen.

Folic Acid   2mg

Uses of Folic Acid
Folic Acid is used in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia and anemia due to chronic kidney disease.

How to use Folic Acid
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Livopill DS Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Livopill DS Tablet works
Folic Acid is an anti-anemic medication. It replenishes the iron stores in your body. Iron is vital for the formation of new red blood cells and hemoglobin, a substance that gives these cells the ability to transport oxygen.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Abdominal distension, Decreased appetite, Flatulence.

Expert advice for Folic Acid

Do not take folic acid, if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to folic acid or any of the other ingredients.
Talk to your doctor, if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does folic acid contain iron?
Folic acid is a component of the B group of vitamins

Q. Can I take folic acid with iron supplement?
It does not contain iron and can be taken with iron supplement

Q. Does vitamin D have folic acid?
Folic acid is a component of the B group of vitamins and it does not have Vitamin D

Q. Is folic acid good for everyone/skin/health/polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)/hair loss/anemia?
Everyone needs folic acid for good health. It is good for skin, hair, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and anemia. However, patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding the use of folic acid

Q. What is Folvite/ Fol123/ Folvite MB tablet used for?
Folvite/ Fol123/ Folvite MB are the trade names for active drug folic acid. Folvite contains only folic acid which is a component of the B group of vitamins. While Fol123/ Folvite MB, in addition to folic acid also has other forms of vitamin B. In addition folic acid is also used for prevention of folate deficiency caused by some medicines (e.g. phenytoin, phenobarbital and primidone used to treat epilepsy), folate deficiency caused by long-term red blood cell damage or kidney dialysis However, patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding the dose and duration of use of folic acid

Q. How long can I take folic acid for?
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration

Q. Does folic acid have side effects increase weight/acidity?
Folic acid may have rare side effect like acidity, while it has no known effect on weight gain

Q. Can I take folic acid with birth control?
Folic acid supplementation does not affect birth control, and can be taken if you are suffering from anemia due to folic acid deficiency However, always follow the advice of the doctor regarding the dose and duration of use of folic acid

Q. Can I take folic acid with methotrexate/warfarin/calcium/metformin/antibiotics?
Folic acid may interact with medicines such as methotrexate/sulfonamide antibiotics (sulfasalazine, cotrimoxazole etc). It has no known effect if taken with warfarin/calcium/ metformin.

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)   6mg

Uses of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) is used in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies.

How to use Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Livopill DS Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Livopill DS Tablet works
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) provides essential nutrients.

Side Effects:

Common Burning sensation, Tightness sensation, Headache, Nausea, Sleepiness, Stomach upset, Pricking sensation, Tingling sensation.

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