Hepaguard Tablet is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine manufactured by Nagarjuna Ayurvedic Group. It is effective in the prevention and management of hepatic problems.
Ingredients
Ingredients of Hepaguard Tablet:
Bhumyamalaki – Phyllanthus amarus – It has hepato-protective, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.
Katurohini – Picrorrhiza kurroa – It acts as a potent liver stimulant.
Rohitaka – Thespesia populnea – It is an Ayurvedic herb, used for the treatment of diabetes, jaundice, piles, intestinal worms, leucorrhea and indigestion.
Amalaki – Gooseberry – Emblica officinalis – It has free radical scavenging, anti-oxidant and hepato-protective activities.
Drug induced liver injury and damage
Indications
Indications of Hepaguard Tablet:
Liver protective.
Dose, duration of use
Dose:
Adults: Two tablets twice daily.
Children: Half that of the adult dose.
Or as directed by the physician.
How long to use?
This product can be used for a period of 2 – 3 months of time, based on your doctor’s advice.
With western medicines
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic/modern) medicines. Some Ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
If both Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines are advised together, then it is best to take allopathic medicine first, wait for 30 minutes and then, after a gap of 15 – 30 minutes, take Ayurvedic medicine.
Side effects, precautions
Side effects:
There are no known side effects with this medicine.
However, it is best to use this medicine under medical supervision.
Store in a cool dry place, away from sunlight.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Seek your doctor’s advice for its usage during pregnancy, lactation period and in children.
Manufacturer, presentation, shelf life
Manufacturer:
Nagarjuna Ayurvedic Group
Presentation:
10 x 10 Tablets
Shelf life:
3 years from the date of manufacturing.
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Shilpa Ramdas BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Ayurvedic Physician, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
