Can
HEPATOCARE® be given as
a concomitant therapy or alone?
It
can be given alone and in combination with other drugs.
Is scientific data
available
for HEPATOCARE®?
There are
numerous published scientific data regarding efficacy
& safety of Milk Thistle available, which will be
communicated to you from time to time or as per your
desire.
What
are side effects?
HEPATOCARE®
(Milk Thistle) extract may increase the output of bile
and as a result produce a looser stool. If this side
effect occurs, it is often recommended to use fiber
compounds (e.g., guar gum, pectin, psyllium, and oat
bran) to bind the bile components, thus preventing irritation
and loose stools.
What
are the contraindications?
As
with other drugs, use of HEPATOCARE® (Milk Thistle)
during pregnancy and lactation should only be considered
if the benefits outweigh any possible side effects.
What
are the drug interactions?
HEPATOCARE®
(Milk Thistle) extract may reduce the toxicity to the
liver caused by many drugs, including thyroid hormore,
acetaminophen,butyrophenones, henothiazines, phenytoin,
and alcohol.
What
is the price and per day treatment cost of HEPATOCARE®?
Price
per capsule is Rs. 12 and for pack of 60 capsule is
Rs. 720. Per day treatment cost ranges from Rs. 12 to
Rs. 24.
Where
can the patient
find HEPATOCARE® ?
HEPATOCARE®
is easily available at all leading chemists and retail
outlets of Pakistan.
What
do I do if I have more queries?
For
further queries, please contact our Medical Relationship
Officer or call our toll-free number
0800-84848.
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