Alcofast 500mg Tablet is an antioxidant medicine used to treat alcoholic fatty liver. It works by protecting the liver from harmful chemical substances and also increases the alcohol elimination from blood and tissues.

Alcofast 500mg Tablet is used to restore the function of the liver.

Uses of Alcofast Tablet

Alcoholic fatty liver disease

Benefits of Alcofast Tablet

In Alcoholic fatty liver disease

Alcofast 500mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs known as hepatoprotectives. It fastens clearance of alcohol from the blood and therefore helps in the treatment of fatty liver due to alcoholism. In the long term, it protects the liver from damage against harmful chemicals known as free radicals, thereby improving the overall health of the liver.

Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Do not stop taking it even if your symptoms disappear. To make the medicine more effective and for general health benefits, stop smoking, maintain a healthy weight, and do not drink too much alcohol.

Side effects of Alcofast Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Alcofast

Nausea
Upset stomach
Diarrhea

How to use Alcofast Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alcofast 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alcofast 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Alcofast 500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Alcofast 500mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Alcofast 500mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Alcofast 500mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Alcofast 500mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

It protects the liver cells from toxins and helps the liver to perform its normal functions.
Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if diarrhea persists or if you find blood in your stools.
Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Amino acid derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Hepatoprotectives

Patient concerns

1.Alcoholic fatty liver gr -ll. 2. above Cholesterol

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetology

Quit alcohol Get evaluated by a physician or DM gastro enterologist

What is the diet for non alcoholic fatty liver

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Lifestyle changes including Weight loss by restricting calorie intake, regular exercise

I am suffering from liver disorder . Sgpt and sgot is increasing day by day plzz provide solution

Dr. Anshul Varshney

Physician

Hello, Welcome to 1mg. I am Anshul Varshney for your help. Yes your liver enzymes are raised which requires evaluation of the cause. Most common causes of such liver derangement's are Alcohol, Viral hepatitis, Non alcoholic fatty liver disease, Drugs. Since you don't consume any alcohol, so alcohol induced hepatitis is ruled out. So, we should evaluate the other causes, and if no other cause is found, you would require to discuss with your doctor about stopping this drug. I would advise you to get following investigations done: 1. HBsAg for Hepatitis B. 2. Anti HCV Antibody for Hepatitis C. 3. Ultrasound Abdomen. A lot many times, the liver dysfunction is due to Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). So, if you have any evidence of fatty liver in Ultrasound and your other tests are negative, this rise is liver enzyme would be attributed to NAFLD. For this you need to reduce your weight, reduce fat in diet and if required your doctor may prescribe you Ursedeoxycolic Acid for the same. Make sure that you don't take any pain killers without your doctor's advise. I hope it helps. Stay Healthy

FAQs

What is Alcofast 500mg Tablet? What is it used for?

Alcofast 500mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as hepatoprotective medicines which means that they protect the liver. It is used to treat chronic and acute alcohol intoxication. Alcofast 500mg Tablet accelerates alcohol clearance from the blood and therefore, also helps in the treatment of fatty liver due to alcoholism.

How does Alcofast 500mg Tablet work?

Alcofast 500mg Tablet works by increasing the rate of alcohol clearance from blood and tissues, which leads to faster recovery from alcohol intoxication. This in long term protects the liver from damage against harmful chemicals known as free radicals, thereby improving overall health of the liver.

How to use Alcofast 500mg Tablet?

Alcofast 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food as prescribed by the doctor. Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Swallow the tablet whole; do not crush, break or chew. 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 maximum benefit of Alcofast 500mg Tablet.

What are the side effects of Alcofast 500mg Tablet?

The most common side effects associated with Alcofast 500mg Tablet include nausea, upset stomach and diarrhea. However, these effects are not observed in all patients. 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.

Can Alcofast 500mg Tablet be used in pregnancy and lactation?

Alcofast 500mg Tablet is not advised to be taken by pregnant and breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking Alcofast 500mg Tablet if you are planning to conceive, pregnant or breastfeeding to prevent harmful effects on the baby.

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References

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