Lornit 500 Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	No
Marketer	Zuventus Healthcare Ltd
Active Ingredient	L-Ornithine L-Aspartate (500mg)
Storage	Store below 25°C
Chemical Class	Amino acids
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class	Amino acids
User Rating	4.9
User Reviews	357

FAQ

How is Lornit 500 given?

Lornit 500 can be given orally, with or without food. Your doctor will suggest the appropriate dose depending on the patient’s health condition and severity of the disease.

Is it ok to take alcohol when taking Lornit 500?

No, it is not recommended to take alcohol when on Lornit 500. It is a medicine given in cases of liver failure. Although, there are no reported interaction. Still, in cases of liver failure, alcohol should be avoided as it could worsen your complication of liver disease.

Is it safe to give Lornit 500 to pregnant or lactating women?

Lornit 500 is not recommended for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. It is advised that if your doctor prescribes you this medicine then you must discuss all the risks and benefits associated with this medicine.

What is Lornit 500?

Lornit 500 is made up of two amino acids. It is most commonly used in cases of liver diseases in order to prevent it from abnormal brain function called hepatic encephalopathy.

What is the use of Lornit 500 in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy (HE)?

Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a brain disorder which occurs in patients with liver failure. In liver failure, there is increased bacterial growth in the intestine which leads to an accumulation of ammonia in blood. This deteriorating condition of the liver starts affecting the functioning of the brain, causing Hepatic encephalopathy. Lornit 500 works by detoxifying the ammonia from the blood, hence decreasing the free ammonia from the body. This, as a result, helps decrease the abnormal functioning of the brain caused due to liver failure.

What if you forget to take Lornit Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Lornit 500, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Lornit 500 Tablet Reviews

Lornit 500 is used in the treatment of liver disease. It protects the liver from harmful chemical substances and improves the functioning of the liver.

Lornit 500 must be administered under the supervision of healthcare professionals. The course of the treatment should be completed for better results.

This medicine is well tolerated with little or no side effects. However, if you experience any symptoms which you think are due to the medicine, inform your doctor. If any kind of allergic reaction (severe rashes, difficulty in swallowing, shortness of breath, swelling, etc.) occurs, you must call for immediate medical help.

Inform your doctor before taking the medicine if you have any other medical conditions or are taking any other medications. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should take it only if advised by the doctor. While taking the medicine, your doctor may advise regular blood tests to monitor blood creatinine and blood/urine urea levels.

How Lornit 500 Tablet Works

Lornit 500 is a combination of two amino acids which works by protecting the liver from harmful chemical substances (free radicals), thus preventing liver damage.

How to Use Lornit 500 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. Lornit 500 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Lornit 500 Tablet

In Treatment of Liver disease: Lornit 500 protects the liver from damage against harmful chemicals known as free radicals, thereby improving overall health of the liver. This helps the liver to perform its normal functions. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. To make the medicine more effective and for general health benefits, stop smoking, maintain a healthy weight, and do not drink too much alcohol.

Uses of Lornit 500 Tablet

Treatment of Liver disease

Lornit 500 Tablet Side Effects

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

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

Kidney ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

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

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Lornit 500 during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

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

Driving ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

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

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

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

Quick Tips

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
You will be regularly monitored for blood creatinine and blood/urine urea levels.