Silymarin

Generic Name : Silymarin

TradeName : HEPSIL, HIGADO, LEVALON-70/140, LIMARIN, LIVOSIL B, PROHEFORTE,
S-MERI, SILIV, SIVYBON, SIVYLAR, SYRIAL

Why it is prescribed (Indications) : It causes increased glutathione synthesis in liver, which is required for the detoxifying action of liver.

When it is to be taken : Infective Hepatitis A, chronic active hepatitis, toxic metabolic hepatic damage, carbon tetrachloride poisoning, mushroom poisoning. As a suuportive treatment in cirrhosis and alcoholic liver disease.

How it should be taken : 70- 140 mg bid/tid

Special Instruction :
Contraindications: Hepatic encephalopathy, Primary Biliary Cirrhosis, obstructive jaundice.

Side Effects :
Safety not established in Pregnancy.Lactation: Safety not established.Elders: May be used.
Other Precautions :
Children

Storage Conditions :
Store at room temperature.