HEPA MERZ OA SYRUP is used in the treatment of liver disease. It protects the liver from harmful chemical substances and improves the functioning of the liver. HEPA MERZ OA SYRUP is to be taken in dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. You can take it with or without food. You must take the medicine regularly at a fixed time each day to get the maximum benefit from it. Taking more than recommended doses of this medicine may have harmful effects on your health. The course of the treatment must be completed for better efficacy. This medicine is generally well tolerated with little or no side effects. However, if you experience any symptoms which you think are due to the medicine, inform your doctor. If you experience any kind of allergic reaction (severe rashes, difficulty in swallowing, shortness of breath, swelling, etc.), you must call for immediate medical help. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney disease. Also, tell your doctor if you are on any medication for any health condition. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with the doctors before taking it. If you are a known allergic to the medicine, you must refrain from using this medicine and consult your doctor. During the treatment, your doctor may advise regular blood tests to monitor blood creatinine and blood/urine urea levels.

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• Q. Q. Is it ok to take alcohol when taking HEPA MERZ OA SYRUP??
  Ans: No, it is not recommended to take alcohol when on HEPA MERZ OA SYRUP. It is a medicine given in cases of liver failure. Although, there are no reported interaction. Still, in cases of liver failure, alcohol should be avoided as it could worsen your complication of liver disease.
• Q. Q. What is HEPA MERZ OA SYRUP??
  Ans: HEPA MERZ OA SYRUP is made up of two amino acids. It is most commonly used in cases of liver diseases in order to prevent it from abnormal brain function called hepatic encephalopathy.
• Q. Q. Is it safe to give HEPA MERZ OA SYRUP to pregnant or lactating women??
  Ans: HEPA MERZ OA SYRUP is not recommended for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. It is advised that if your doctor prescribes you this medicine then you must discuss all the risks and benefits associated with this medicine.
• Q. Q. What is the use of HEPA MERZ OA SYRUP in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy (HE)??
  Ans: Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a brain disorder which occurs in patients with liver failure. In liver failure, there is increased bacterial growth in the intestine which leads to an accumulation of ammonia in blood. This deteriorating condition of the liver starts affecting the functioning of the brain, causing Hepatic encephalopathy. HEPA MERZ OA SYRUP works by detoxifying the ammonia from the blood, hence decreasing the free ammonia from the body. This, as a result, helps decrease the abnormal functioning of the brain caused due to liver failure.
• Q. Q. How is HEPA MERZ OA SYRUP given??
  Ans: HEPA MERZ OA SYRUP can be given orally, with or without food. Your doctor will suggest the appropriate dose depending on the patient’s health condition and severity of the disease.

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