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

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

Q. What is Hepexa?
Hepexa is a bile acid, a chemical substance present naturally in the body and it helps to control the amount of cholesterol in the blood. It is used to dissolve gallstones in a functioning gallbladder.

Q. Is Hepexa safe?
Hepexa is generally well tolerated and safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your physician/ doctor.

Q. How does Hepexa work for primary biliary cirrhosis?
Hepexa works for primary biliary cirrhosis by decreasing the production of cholesterol and by dissolving the cholesterol in bile so that it does not form stones.

Q. Does Hepexa cause weight gain/ weight loss?
No effect of Hepexa has been mentioned on the weight. Please consult your physician/ doctor in case you experience weight gain or weight loss while taking this drug.

Q. How does Hepexa works for primary biliary cirrhosis/obstructive cholestasis?
Hepexa works by decreasing the production of cholesterol and by dissolving the cholesterol in bile so that it cannot form stones.

Q. Is Hepexa effective for the treatment of gall stones?
Yes, Hepexa is effective for the treatment of radiolucent gallstones made of cholesterol in a functioning gallbladder.

Q. What is Hepexa used for?
Hepexa is used for dissolving radiolucent gallstones made of cholesterol in a functioning gallbladder and for the treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis.

Q. How does Hepexa work in obstetric cholestasis?
Hepexa helps in improving pruritus and liver function in women with obstetric cholestasis. Always consult your physician before taking Hepexa as there is limited data available on the use of Hepexa during pregnancy. This must not be used during pregnancy unless clearly indicated.

Q. What does Hepexa do?
Hepexa decreases the production of cholesterol and dissolves the cholesterol in bile so that it does not form gallstones.

Q. Is Hepexa a steroid?
No, Hepexa is not a steroid.