Alcohol induced hangover symptoms are experienced the day after alcohol consumption. Curcumin is polyphenolic compound available in turmeric with strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Curcumin is tested as one of the best, in alleviating the hangover symptoms. The anti-hangover properties of curcumin were evaluated in the present study. 42 subjects received the active anti-hangover oral film and 16 subjects received placebo. Subjects who received the active anti-hangover oral

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... showed complete absence of symptoms like dizziness, stomach ache and palpitation as compared to placebo. 2–5% of the subjects in the active group experienced headache, loss of appetite and nausea as compared to 56% to 87% in the placebo group. There was no problem with concentration at work in 71% of the subjects in the active group as compared to 38% in the placebo group. Relief from hangover symptoms was good to excellent in the active group as compared to no relief in the placebo group. The anti-hangover oral film containing curcumin was safe and effective in minimizing or completely eliminating the hangover symptoms.