HepaMerz
Generic: L-Ornithine L-Aspartate + Pancreatin
Daily Dose:
Duration:
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Clinical Prescribing Information
Medical monograph and safety information for healthcare professionals & patients.Indications & Clinical Uses
L-Ornithine-L-Aspartate / Pancreatin is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:
Hepatic encephalopathy
Digestion of food
Inflammatory disease of the pancreas
Dosage & Administration
1-2 tablets daily
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to L-Ornithine-L-Aspartate / Pancreatin is a contraindication. In addition, L-Ornithine-L-Aspartate / Pancreatin should not be used if you have the following conditions:
Gastrectomy
Hypersensitivity
Pancreatectomy
Pregnant
Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur in medicines that contain L-Ornithine-L-Aspartate / Pancreatin. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal
Stomach pain
Bloating
Diarrhea
Warnings & Precautions
Before using L-Ornithine-L-Aspartate / Pancreatin, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.
Avoid taking higher quantity than recommended dose
Avoid use of HepaMerz if allergic to it
Consult your doctor before taking the drug in case of pregnancy or lactation
Drink plenty of water when taking pancreatin
Need doctor's consultation in abdominal cramps, blood in stools and loose motions
Planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding
Pharmacology & Mechanism of Action
Pancreatin is a preparation of Pancreatin having protease, lipase and amylase enzyme activity. Pancreatin hydrolyses fats to glycerol and fatty acids, changes protein into proteoses and derived substances and converts starch into dextrins and sugars. Pancreatin is employed in the conditions where the secretion of pancreatic juice is defcient.
Hepatic encephalopathy continues to be a major clinical problem and the current decade has not witnessed major therapeutic breakthroughs in this area. L-ornithine-L-aspartate (LOLA) is not frequently used as there are still some reservations about its benefits. The present study aimed to assess the effectiveness and safety of LOLA in the management of hepatic encephalopathy.