Hepamerz

Granules/tablet
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Hepamerz is a granules/tablet that contains L-ornithine L-aspartate. L-ornithine L-aspartate is a liver support: helps lower ammonia in liver disease.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
L-ornithine L-aspartatesee pack

What it is used for

Helps lower ammonia in liver disease.

How it works

L-ornithine L-aspartate helps the body clear ammonia; used in liver cirrhosis to prevent and treat confusion (hepatic encephalopathy).

How to take it

Granules dissolved in water, or infusion in hospital, as prescribed.

Common side effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Bloating

Get medical help straight away if

  • Worsening confusion
  • Vomiting blood

Be careful

Use as prescribed; caution with kidney problems.

Other medicines and interactions

No important interactions.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Common questions

What is Hepamerz?

Hepamerz is a granules/tablet containing L-ornithine L-aspartate.

What is Hepamerz used for?

Helps lower ammonia in liver disease.

How should I take Hepamerz?

Granules dissolved in water, or infusion in hospital, as prescribed. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Hepamerz?

Common side effects include: Nausea, vomiting, bloating. Get medical help straight away for: Worsening confusion, vomiting blood.

Does Hepamerz need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Hepamerz in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Hepamerz?

We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.