All consecutive patients admitted in ILBS from MAY 2015 to DECEMBER 2016. Decompensated cirrhosis patients will be randomized into Group 1: MVP (Moderate Volume Paracentesis) of less than 5 litres with iv albumin at a dose 8 gms/l of ascitic fluid Group 1: MVP (Moderate Volume Paracentesis) of less than 5 litres without albumin .

Inclusion Criteria:

1. All Cirrhotics decompensated with ascites admitted in the hospital.
2. Grade II/III ascites
3. Need for paracentesis.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Age <12 or > 75 years
2. Hepatocellular carcinoma
3. Non cirrhotic ascites such as malignancy or tubercular peritonitis
4. Serum Cr >1.5mg%
5. Refractory septic shock
6. Grade III/IV hepatic encephalopathy
7. Abdominal wall cellulitis
8. Active variceal bleed
9. Respiratory, cardiac and renal failure
10. Refusal to participate in the study