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Alcofast 500mg Tablet

Written By Dr. Swati Mishra, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology
Last updated on 11 Nov 2024 | 01:06 AM (IST)
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.
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General Information

Contains

Metadoxine (500mg)

Marketer

Zoic Lifesciences

Storage

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Product introduction

Alcofast 500mg Tablet should be taken with or without food. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for and your body weight. 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 effects are nausea, upset stomach, and diarrhea. 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 about all the other medicines you are taking.

Uses of Alcofast Tablet

Benefits of Alcofast Tablet

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.

How Alcofast Tablet works

Alcofast 500mg Tablet is an antioxidant. It works by protecting the liver from harmful chemical substances (free radicals). It also works by increasing alcohol elimination from the blood and tissues, thus preventing liver damage.

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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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

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

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

Breast feeding

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

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

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

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.

Frequently asked questions

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Amino acid derivatives

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Hepatoprotectives

Related lab tests

Bilirubin Total

Liver Function Test

References

  1. Medindia. Metadoxine. [Aceessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  2. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Marketer details

Name: Zoic Lifesciences
Address: 72/1, Tyagi Road, Dehradun (Uttarakhand)

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
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