Alcoliv 500 Mg

Alcoliv 500 Mg

Alcoliv 500 Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of long-term and severe alcohol intoxication. This medication works by accelerating the clearance of alcohol from the blood. It is also being used nowadays for the treatment of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity syndrome) and Fragile X syndrome.

On using Alcoliv 500 Mg Tablet you may experience side effects of diarrhoea, skin rash, drowsiness and numbness. If your reactions do not go away even after a few days, visit your doctor right away.

Before starting your Alcoliv 500 Mg Tablet treatment, discuss with your doctor if you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs, vitamins, herbal and dietary supplements, you are pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant or are nursing a baby or you have been scheduled for any surgery in the near future.

The dosage for Alcoliv 500 Mg Tablet is determined by your doctor taking into consideration your age, gender, medical history, current condition and responses to therapy. Generally the prescribed dosage is about 500-1000 mg per day. Try to take your doses on the same time each day.

Information given here is based on the salt and content of the medicine. Effect and uses of medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Toxicologist before using this medicine.

Drug = Metadoxine

Strength = 500 Mg

Manufacturer = Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

How To Take

Alcoliv 500 Mg dose should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. You must swallow the tablet as a whole with water. Do not chew or crush it. It is better to take it just after food.

Dosage

Alcoliv 500 Mg

Side Effects

Nausea

Abdominal distension

Decreased appetite

Flatulence.

Warning

Pregnancy : This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Your doctor may prescribe a suitable alternative based on your clinical condition.

Breast-feeding : This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Your doctor may prescribe a suitable alternative based on your clinical condition.

Driving or Operating machinery:  Use of this medicine may cause symptoms such as dizziness, vertigo, disorientation, etc. in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Uses

Alcohol Intoxication : This medicine is used to treat alcohol intoxication (alcohol poisoning), a condition associated with drinking an excess amount of alcohol within a short period of time. The symptoms of alcohol intoxication may include slurred speech, incoordination, mood and behavior changes, coma (in rare cases), confusion, memory loss, etc.

Fatty liver:  This medicine is used to treat alcoholic fatty liver, a condition characterized by increased deposits of fat in the liver. The symptoms of a fatty liver may include weight loss, abdominal pain, a feeling of tiredness, etc.