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

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

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

Q. How does Hepakind work for primary biliary cirrhosis?
Hepakind 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 Hepakind cause weight gain/ weight loss?
No effect of Hepakind 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 Hepakind works for primary biliary cirrhosis/obstructive cholestasis?
Hepakind works by decreasing the production of cholesterol and by dissolving the cholesterol in bile so that it cannot form stones.

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

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

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

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

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