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Gepafil
Last reviewed: 10.08.2022
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Hepafil is a medicine with a combination of ingredients. The extract of the substance Phyllanthusi amarusi contributes to the inactivation of the action of viruses leading to the development of hepatitis B.
The principle of the effect of the drug due to the ability to suppress the activity of viral DNA polymerase enzymes, resulting in the replication and transcription of DNA of bacteria cells of pathogens are violated, which further causes their death.
Indications Hepaphilus
It is used to treat diseases where there are disorders in the work of the hepatobiliary system (cholecystitis, chronic hepatitis, hepatic cirrhosis, cholangitis and dyskinesia in the area of gastrointestinal diseases) to reduce the activity of liver enzymes (ALT and AST elements).
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Release form
The release of the medicinal element is produced in capsules - 50 pieces inside the package.
Pharmacodynamics
Turmeric extract contains an element of curcumin. The substance stabilizes the hepatic activity and the functional state of the gastric mucosa, and with it has an anti-inflammatory and choleretic effect.
Turmeric has a significant anti-ulcer effect, eliminates the feeling of heaviness and flatulence associated with eating, and also stimulates the process of bile formation inside the liver, as well as its outflow. At the same time, turmeric regulates the digestive processes, helps to excrete cholesterol from the blood and has antimycotic activity in the case of intestinal dysbacteriosis.
Dosing and administration
The drug is taken orally. The size of the portion and the duration of the therapeutic course are personally determined by the attending doctor.
For adolescents older than 12 years old and adults, a portion per day is usually 2-3 capsules, 3 times, with or before meals. Children age group 3-12 years is required to use 1-2 capsules 2-3 times a day.
Use Hepaphilus during pregnancy
There is no experience of using the medication during breastfeeding or pregnancy.
Contraindications
It is contraindicated to use the drug in the presence of personal intolerance in relation to any of its elements. Also during therapy is forbidden to consume alcoholic beverages.
Side effects Hepaphilus
The drug is often transferred without the appearance of any complications. Occasionally, allergy symptoms may appear on the epidermis (redness, rash, or itching).
Storage conditions
Gepafil is required to keep in a closed place from small children. The temperature level is within the standard for storage of medicines marks.
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Application for children
It is forbidden to use Gepafil in children under 3 years of age.
Analogs
Analogs of drugs are Bondjigar, Apkosul, Essel forte, Phosphogliv with Lecithin, and in addition, Vimliv, Liventsiale, Esavit with Livolakt, Essliver forte with Livolin and Hepatofalc with Thistle. In addition, the list is Essentiale, Triliv, Gepalin, Phospholip with Hepophilus and Glutarsol.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Gepafil" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.