Advertisement
Advertisement
Godex

Godex

Manufacturer:

Mergers Drugfil

Distributor:

Mergers Drugfil
Full Prescribing Info
Contents
Carnitine orotate, pyridoxine HCl, cyanocobalamin, hepatic extract antitoxic fraction, adenine HCl, riboflavin.
Description
See table:

Click on icon to see table/diagram/image
Indications/Uses
This medicine is used as an adjunct in the treatment of acute chronic hepatitis, fatty liver, hepatic cirrhosis, hepatic intoxication by drug or chemical substance and mitochondrial dysfunctions.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult: Take two (2) capsules orally, three (3) times a day or as prescribed by a physician.
Missed Dose: If the patient forget to take a dose, take another as soon as remembered. Never take two doses at the same time.
Overdosage
If patient have taken more than the recommended dose, consult the doctor.
Signs and symptoms:
Supportive therapy should be instituted according to symptoms in cases of suspected overdosage. There is presently a lack of experience with overdosage with the product.
If someone or the patient might have accidentally taken more than the recommended dose of the capsule or intentional overdose is suspected and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, contact the local hospital.
Contraindications
Do not take the capsule if the patient has history of hypersensitivity to any components of the drug.
Special Precautions
Large doses of riboflavin result in a bright yellow discoloration of the urine that may interfere with certain laboratory tests.
Long-term use of large doses of pyridoxine is associated with the development of severe peripheral neuropathies.
Administration of doses greater than 10 mcg of cyanocobalamin daily may produce a hematologic response in patients with folate deficiency.
Adverse Reactions
Gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramps have been reported after the daily use of large doses of carnitine. Body odor has also been observed in some patients, possibly due to the formation of the metabolite trimethylamine.
Seek medical attention immediately at the first sign of any adverse drug reaction.
Drug Interactions
Pyridoxine reduces the effects of levodopa and activity of altretamine. It has also been reported to decrease serum concentrations of phenobarbital and phenytoin. Absorption of vitamin B12 from the gastrointestinal tract may be reduced by neomycin, aminosalicylic acid, H2 antagonists, and colchicine.
Storage
Store at temperature not exceeding 30°C. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight. Keep cool and dry.
MIMS Class
Cardiac Drugs / Cholagogues, Cholelitholytics & Hepatic Protectors
ATC Classification
A05BA - Liver therapy ; Used in liver therapy.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Godex cap
Packing/Price
100's
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement