Hepapac

Hepapac

Manufacturer:

Pacific Pharma

Distributor:

AA Medical
Full Prescribing Info
Contents
Biphenyl-dimethyl-dicarboxylate.
Description
Each Hepapac soft capsule contains biphenyl-dimethyl dicarboxylate 3 mg.
Hepapac also contains the following excipients: Triacetin, polyethylene glycol 400, polyoxyl 40, hydrogenated castor oil, gelatine, concentrated glycerin, d-sorbitol solution, ethyl vanillin, carnauba wax, fractionated coconut oil.
Action
Pharmacology: Protection of hepatocellulars against injuries, improves impaired liver function, promotes detoxification, restores liver mass and activates immunobiological response.
Indications/Uses
Support treatment of injury of liver cells caused by virus or chemical substances.
Dosage/Direction for Use
1 soft capsule 3 times daily. Dosage may be increased to 2 soft capsules 3 times daily if improvement is not shown after 2 months of therapy. Duration of therapy is usually 6-12 months.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of Hepapac.
Special Precautions
Carefully administer Hepapac to patients with chronic active hepatitis and cirrhosis. There are few cases where patients decrease alanine transaminase (ALT) levels during therapy. After discontinuation of Hepapac, ALT levels may increase but re-administration may improve it.
Use in pregnancy & lactation: Caution should be observed when using Hepapac to pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Use In Pregnancy & Lactation
Caution should be observed when using Hepapac to pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Adverse Reactions
Administration of Hepapac may cause xerostomia and nausea. Skin rash may occur, however, this may disappear when using anti-allergic agents. Transient jaundice may occur, however, discontinuation or concomitant use of therapeutic agent for jaundice may eradicate the adverse reaction.
Abdominal distention may occur rarely but may also disappear immediately.
Drug Interactions
Concomitant use with inosine, recurrent elevation of ALT may improve.
Storage
Store in an air-tight container and at room temperature.
Shelf-Life: 36 months.
MIMS Class
Cholagogues, Cholelitholytics & Hepatic Protectors
ATC Classification
A05BA - Liver therapy ; Used in liver therapy.
Presentation/Packing
Softcap 3 mg x 9 x 10's.
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