Higado LS Syrup is a medicine used to treat chronic (long standing) liver diseases, and a complication of liver disease known as cirrhosis of the liver. It works by protecting the liver from harmful chemical substance and also increases the alcohol elimination from blood and tissues. Higado LS Syrup should be taken with food. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for and your body weight. It is best-swallowed whole, but you may need to break them to get the correct dose. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to get the most benefit and you may have to take it for several months or longer, so try to get into a routine. Keep using it as prescribed even if your symptoms disappear. The most common side effect is diarrhea. Some other side effects include nausea, stomach upset, stomach pain, rash, and hair loss. Not everyone gets side effects. If you are worried about them, or they do not go away, let your doctor know. If you have problems with diarrhea your doctor may reduce the dose or stop the treatment. Drink enough water or fluids to stay hydrated in case of severe diarrhea. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. Using this medicine can reduce or increase the effect of some other medicines so tell your doctor, all other medicines you are taking. Avoid drinking alcohol as it might increase side effects.

• Bloating
• Diarrhea
• Indigestion
• Loss of appetite
• Stomach pain
• Upset stomach
• Back pain
• Hair loss
• Dizziness
• Itching
• Rash

Chemical Class::Flavonoid|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::GASTRO INTESTINAL|Action Class::Hepatoprotectives

• Q. Q. What is Higado LS Syrup? What is it used for??
  Ans: Higado LS Syrup belongs to a class of medicines known as hepatoprotective medicines which means that they protect the liver. It is used to treat chronic (long-standing) liver diseases. It is also used to treat severe cases of liver disease known as cirrhosis of the liver. Higado LS Syrup accelerates alcohol clearance from the blood and therefore also helps in the treatment of fatty liver due to alcoholism.
• Q. Q. How does Higado LS Syrup work for the liver??
  Ans: Higado LS Syrup is obtained from milk thistle seed (Silybum marianum). Higado LS Syrup works by increasing the process of alcohol elimination from blood and tissues. This provides faster recovery from alcohol intoxication and as a result protects the liver from damage against harmful chemicals known as free radicals. Thereby, it helps to improve overall health of the liver.
• Q. Q. How to use Higado LS Syrup??
  Ans: Higado LS Syrup should be taken with food. Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and your total body weight. It is advised to follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the maximum benefit of Higado LS Syrup.
• Q. Q. What are the side effects of Higado LS Syrup??
  Ans: The most common side effects are nausea, upset stomach, loss of appetite, stomach or back pain, hair loss, dizziness, itching and diarrhea. However, these effects are not observed in every patient. If you are worried about them or they do not go away, inform your doctor. If you have problems with diarrhea your doctor may reduce the dose or stop the treatment. Drink enough water or fluids to stay hydrated in case of severe diarrhea.
• Q. Q. Can Higado LS Syrup be used in pregnancy and lactation??
  Ans: Higado LS Syrup may not be safe to be used in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Please consult your doctor before taking Higado LS Syrup if you are planning to conceive, pregnant or breastfeeding to prevent harmful effects on the baby.

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