HEPAGUARD is an aqueous solution containing 10% of phenoxy-2, methyl-2, propionic acid, HEPAGUARD is a choleretic agent , devoid of toxicity. It is injectable by intramuscular intraperitoneal,and intravenous route. HEPAGUARD is therefore indicated in the treatment of all conditions associated with hepatic failure. Many are the therapeutic activities carried out on the liver: cholagogue effect, choleretic effect, analgesic and antispasmodic effects on the bile ducts. HEPAGUARD is characterized by a specific action on the liver, increasing of the secretion of bile by the hepatocytes. In addition, it increases the functions of the organs involved in the digestive processes, and raises the amount of the pancreatic juices and pepsin. HEPAGUARD carries out its secretory action directly on the glands without any stimulation of the prasympathetic nervous system.