Herbal medicinal product

What is Hepa-S and when to use it?

Hepa-S is a herbal remedy based on artichoke leaf extract. Artichoke leaf extract is bile-forming and has a beneficial effect on the excretion of bile from the liver. As a result, Hepa-S promotes digestion, especially fat digestion. Hepa-S is used for non-specific digestive disorders such as a feeling of fullness, belching, flatulence, especially as a result of disorders of fat digestion.

When should Hepa-S not be used or only with caution?

In the case of severe diseases of the digestive organs, Hepa-S may only be used on medical advice. If you are known to be hypersensitive to artichokes and other daisies, caution is advised. Digestive problems in children under the age of 12 must be clarified by a doctor. Therefore, the preparation should not be used in these cases without medical advice. Do not use if you are known to be hypersensitive to one of the excipients (dyes).

Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist, or your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from other diseases, have allergies or other medicines (including self-bought ones!) or use externally (for external products)!

Can Hepa-S be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Up Based on previous experience, there is no known risk for the child when used as intended. However, systematic scientific investigations have never been carried out. As a precaution, you should avoid taking medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding or ask your doctor, pharmacist or druggist for advice.

How do you use Hepa -S?

Unless otherwise prescribed, adults take 1-2 capsules whole, 3 times a day with some liquid with meals.

Follow the instructions on the package leaflet or dosage prescribed by the doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

Side effects Do you have Hepa-S?

No side effects have been observed for Hepa-S when used as intended.

What else needs to be considered?

Keep the medicinal product out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature (15–25 °C).

The medicinal product may only be stored up to the end of the period marked «EXP» on the container. designated date.

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information.

What is in Hepa- S contain?

1 capsule contains 320 mg artichoke leaf extract (drug-extract ratio: 4-6:1; extractant: water). This preparation contains the dyes quinoline yellow (E 104) and indigotine (E 132) as well as other additives.

Authorization number

53355 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Hepa-S? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.

In packs of 50 and 100 capsules.

Authorization holder

OM Pharma Suisse SA, Villars-sur-Glâne

This leaflet was published in April 2006 last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic).