Alcoliv 500 Mg

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS1021

USA Brand Name

Viboliv

Strength

500mg

Generic Name

Metadoxine

Manufacturer

Sun Pharma Laboratories, India

## Alcoliv 500 Mg (Metadoxine)

## What Is The Generic Name For Alcoliv 500 Mg?

Metadoxine is the generic version for Alcoliv 500 mg

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Alcoliv 500 mg (Metadoxine)?

Viboliv

## About Alcoliv 500 Mg (Metadoxine):

Alcoliv 500 mg contains an active ingredient, Metadoxine, which is used for the treatment of Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Cholestatic Liver Disease, and Non-Alcoholic Liver Disease. You can buy it from all the leading pharmacy, drugstores and medical supply stores and can be given by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer:

Sun Pharma (India) is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Alcoliv 500 mg.

Alcoliv 500 mg contains an active ingredient, Metadoxine, 500 mg which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Alcoliv 500 Mg (Metadoxine)?

Alcoliv 500 mg is used in the treatment of:

Cholestatic Liver Diseases

Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver

## How Alcoliv 500 Mg (Metadoxine) Works?

Alcoliv 500 mg has an active ingredient, Metadoxine, a liver protective. It basically works by increasing the alcohol elimination from the blood and tissues, hence preventing liver damage.

## Before You Use Alcoliv 500 Mg (Metadoxine):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Metadoxine

You do not take alcohol

Your doctor knows about your Surgeries, Diseases, Pre-existing disease and Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.)

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Alcoliv 500 Mg (Metadoxine)?

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid taking antacids that contain aluminum while you are taking the Alcoliv 500 mg as antacids decrease the amount of the medicine absorbed by the body

You should strictly avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Alcoliv 500 Mg (Metadoxine)?

You should avoid Alcoliv 500 mg if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity to it

Have Severe Liver/Kidney Impairment

Are Breastfeeding

You should always consult your doctor for suitable and effective treatment

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to it

Have any Heart Disease

Take Alcohol

Have any Kidney/Liver Disease

Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

Are Breastfeeding

Are having other Diseases, Drugs or Therapies

## Dosage:

Alcoliv 500 mg contains an active ingredient, Metadoxine, which is used in the treatment of Cholestatic Liver Disease. Alcoliv 500 mg is available in various strengths and substitutes and should be given on prescription only. You should always consult your doctor for the duration of dosage as the age and severity of the disease differ from person to person.

Adults are advised to take Alcoliv 500 mg at a fixed time, with or without food preferably after food. Do not consume larger or smaller amounts than Prescribed.

## How Much Of The Alcoliv 500 Mg (Metadoxine) to Be Used?

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Alcoliv 500 mg. Do not exceed the dose by your own as it may result in adverse effects.

## How To Take The Alcoliv 500 Mg (Metadoxine)?

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.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Alcoliv 500 Mg (Metadoxine)?

You are always advised to take Alcoliv 500 mg as prescribed by your doctor. You are not advised to take it in larger amount or for a longer time than recommended.

## Overdose?

Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect an Overdose.

## Missed Dose?

A missed dose of Alcoliv 500 mg should be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose for next time if you missed once.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Alcoliv 500 Mg (Metadoxine)?

Nausea

Rash

Abdominal pain

Numbness

Hair loss

Itching

Diarrhea

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions?

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Alcoliv 500 mg which can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on Vitamins, other Drugs or Herbal Supplements. It interacts with the following medicines:

Levodopa

## Warning And Precaution:

Alcoliv 500 mg should be used very cautiously in:

Impaired Liver/Renal Function

Hypersensitivity

Pregnant/Breastfeeding Women

Always consult your doctor to get the best possible treatment and dosage adjustment in the above conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep out of reach of children

Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt regarding the dose, time, and strength of the Tablet

## Indications:

Do not stop Alcoliv 500 mg abruptly or do not take it for longer than recommended by your physician

## Storage :

Store the Alcoliv 500 mg at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the strip of the tablets should be intact and not damaged.