Silybon 70 mg Tablet

Uses

Silymarin is generally used in treatment of alcoholic fatty liver disease, cholestatic liver diseases and non-alcoholic fatty liver

Side Effects

• Abdominal bloating
• Abdominal pain
• Back pain
• Diarrhoea
• Dizziness
• Hair loss
• Indigestion
• Itching
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Rash
• Stomach pain
• Stomach upset

How to use

Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Silymarin, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Silymarin is to be taken with food.

How it works

Silymarin is an active principle obtained from milk thistle seed (Silybum marianum) . It might protect liver cells from toxic chemicals and drugs. It also seems to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Milk thistle plant extract might enhance the effects of estrogen..

Faqs

Q. Is Silymarin/milk thistle safe?
Silymarin is safe to use if so it is used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as per the advice of the doctor.

Q. Is Silymarin same as milk thistle?
Yes, Silymarin is a compound obtained from milk thistle seed

Q. Is Silymarin good for liver?
Silymarin acts as liver protectant and has been found to be effective for certain liver disease. Always follow your doctor's advice regarding its use

Q. Is Silymarin good for kidney?
It is good for kidney as found in some studie

Q. Is Silymarin a flavonoidYes ,it contains a mixture of flavonolignans consisting of silibinin, isosilibinin, silicristin and silidianin.Is Silymarin a blood thinner?
No, it acts as liver protectant

Q. Does Silymarin protect liver?
Yes, Silymarin acts as liver protectant

Q. Does Silymarin cause low cholesterol level, diarrhea, lower bilirubin?
Diahhrea is the common side effect of Silymarin. No clinically observable effect on cholesterol and bilirubin has been reported. Patient should follow doctor's advice regarding possible side effects

Q. Does Silymarin have estrogen?
No, however it may acts like estrogen.

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