HEPALO 0.5 TABLET 10'S

HEPALO 0.5 TABLET 10'S is used to treat hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in adults, children, and adolescents (2-18 years old).

HEPALO 0.5 TABLET 10'S works by inhibiting the DNA synthesis in the Hepatitis B virus by competing with a natural substrate (deoxyguanosine triphosphate), reducing the viral count, and improving liver conditions.

Nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, insomnia (inability to sleep), fatigue (extreme tiredness), and indigestion are the common side effects of HEPALO 0.5 TABLET 10'S.

HEPALO 0.5 TABLET 10'S may cause lactic acidosis (excess lactic acid in the blood), a rare but severe adverse effect, particularly in obese women. But if you have nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain while taking this drug, please contact your physician immediately.

Suppose you are pregnant or plan to get pregnant; talk to your doctor before taking this drug because it is unknown whether it is safe to take during pregnancy. Women of childbearing age taking HEPALO 0.5 TABLET 10'S should use an effective contraception method to avoid getting pregnant.

HEPALO 0.5 TABLET 10'S can cause serious liver issues like steatosis and hepatomegaly (liver enlargement) (an increased build-up of fat in the liver). If you have a medical history of liver conditions, please consult your doctor, and the dose may be adjusted as needed.

HEPALO 0.5 TABLET 10'S should be taken as directed by your doctor, and you should keep taking it until they advise you to stop. It is normally taken once daily on an empty stomach, at least 2 hours after and before the next meal, and it is advisable to take it every day at around the same time.

Yes, the HEPALO 0.5 TABLET 10'S is effective in suppressing the replication of the hepatitis B virus and reducing the amount of virus in the blood.

Avoid stopping this drug without first talking to your doctor. HEPALO 0.5 TABLET 10'S withdrawal before treatment may make your hepatitis worse, and this may occur in the initial months after stopping the medicine. Take the medication exactly as directed.

Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) and HEPALO 0.5 TABLET 10'S (ETV) are effective antivirals that are recommended as first-line monotherapies for chronic hepatitis B (CHB) infection treatment.

There are no known drug interactions with HEPALO 0.5 TABLET 10'S.

HEPALO 0.5 TABLET 10'S contains lactose as an inactive ingredient in which the body is unable to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and dairy products. It can cause symptoms such as bloating and abdominal pain. If you have lactose intolerance, inform your doctor before starting this therapy. Driving or using machinery should be avoided if you feel lightheaded, tired, or sleepy.

ENTECAVIR molecule/combination is used for making HEPALO 0.5 TABLET 10'S.

HEPALO 0.5 TABLET 10'S is prescribed for Infectious Disease.