Side effects of silymarin

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Silymarin 70mg medicine has the main ingredient is dried Silybum marianum and other excipients. The drug has a protective effect, restores liver function and supports the treatment of chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis and liver damage caused by toxicity.

1. Effects of Silymarin

Silymarin is extracted from milk thistle, also known as chrysanthemum. This is a pharmaceutical substance that has the effect of lowering heat, stopping bleeding, except for dysentery; The fruit increases blood pressure, relieves asthma attacks and coughs, liver pain. The drug is used to protect the liver against agents that cause damage, inflammation, and toxicity such as chemicals, alcohol, drugs, etc. It protects and restores liver function by mechanisms such as: following:
As an antioxidant, neutralizes harmful free radicals when the liver is damaged; Helps maintain the stability of liver cell membranes, preventing toxic substances from entering liver cells; Enhance protein synthesis, promote recovery of damaged liver cells and stimulate the growth of new liver cells; Inhibiting the formation of fibrosis, preventing the risk of cirrhosis. Silymarin has a good effect on protecting liver cells, protecting the function of structures around and inside liver cells, helping the liver to function properly. and increase the efficiency of liver detoxification. Silymarin is used in the treatment of many liver diseases such as functional impairment and degenerative necrosis. The therapeutic effect of Silymarin 70mg is demonstrated through a decrease in liver enzyme levels. At the same time, the drug also has the ability to improve liver function and can fight cancer.

2. Undesirable effects of the drug Silymarin 70mg

Silymarin 70mg medicine very rarely causes side effects. However, some people when using the drug may have the following cases:
Digestive disorders: nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, indigestion, flatulence, bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea. Headache, dizziness, fatigue. Allergic skin reactions: rash, itching. You should inform the treating doctor about the unwanted effects that you experience when using the drug for timely and effective treatment.

3. Indications for taking Silymarin 70mg

Support the treatment of liver diseases such as: acute and chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver,... Protect liver cells, restore liver function for people with liver toxicity caused by heavy use of alcohol, beer, metabolic toxicity (lipid infiltration into the liver), food poisoning or chemicals or drugs that are toxic to the liver, poisoning from fungi, carbon tetrachloride,... Support for treatment cases of liver dysfunction (signs are: fatigue, loss of appetite, indigestion, skin allergies, rashes...)

4. Contraindications of Silymarin 70mg

Silymarin 70mg should not be used in humans:
Hypersensitivity to silymarin or any of its ingredients; Having hepatobiliary diseases such as cholangitis, severe liver failure; Children under 12 years old; People with diabetes. Silymarin 70mg is not recommended for use in pregnant women, lactating women and children under 18 years of age due to the lack of safety data for this population.

5. Usage and dosage of Silymarin 70mg

5.1. How to take Silymarin 70mg: Take with sufficient amount of water (about a glass) before or during meals unless otherwise specifically indicated. You must notify your doctor if undesirable effects appear for a long time. You must take Silymarin 70mg exactly as prescribed by your doctor, do not take more or less than the prescribed dose, and do not arbitrarily stop using the drug without the permission of the treating doctor. 5.2. Usual reference dose in adults: Hepatoprotective effect: used at a dose of 70-140mg/time, 2-3 times/day for 6-8 weeks, then can maintain dose of 280mg/day or Use as directed by your doctor. When treating chronic liver disease, the shortest duration of use is 2 months to several years and can be used for life maintenance in chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis or fibrosis. The dose of the drug will be individualized by the doctor depending on the condition of the disease.
Poisoning from fungi: 33mg/kg/day. No dose adjustment is required in the elderly or in patients with impaired renal function. However, there should be supervision when using the drug for the elderly with impaired renal function, reduce the dose when necessary.
5.3. In case of overdose: Symptoms: Silymarin 70mg is not toxic even when used in high doses. Overdose can increase unwanted effects and may cause mild laxative condition.
Localization: No special treatment is required, the above symptoms generally resolve within 24 to 48 hours when the drug is stopped. If necessary, the doctor will prescribe symptomatic treatment and functional support.
5.4. Missed dose: If you miss a dose of Silymarin 70mg, you need to take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the scheduled time. Note that the drug should not be taken at twice the prescribed dose.

6. Drug interactions Silymarin 70mg

Silymarin 70mg may change how other medicines you are taking work or increase the effects of side effects. Silymarin 70mg should not be used together with levodopa or metronidazole. In addition, the drug Silymarin 70mg can cause interactions with some other medicines such as drugs for schizophrenia; drugs to treat cerebrovascular accident; anesthetics, anesthetics.
To limit drug interactions, it's best to write down a list of all the medications you're taking (including prescription, over-the-counter, herbal and dietary supplements) and let your doctor know. view value. To ensure safety when using medicine to treat disease, you should not self-medicate, stop or change the dose of the drug without the consent of your doctor.

7. Some notes when using Silymarin 70mg

Women who are pregnant and lactating should consult their doctor before using the drug. Silymarin can lower blood sugar. You need to monitor when using Silymarin 70mg for people with low blood sugar, or people with diabetes, or taking drugs that affect blood sugar.
You should stop using the drug and notify your doctor or pharmacist when the following signs occur:
Stomach pain or bowel movements; Meet the manifestations of allergy to the drug Silymarin 70mg. When using Silymarin 70mg:
Do not exceed the indicated dose. Inform your doctor if jaundice occurs. If the symptoms of the disease do not improve after a long time using the drug or after 1 month of treatment, you need to consult your doctor or pharmacist.

8. How to store Silymarin 70mg

To store Silymarin 70mg you need to note the following points:
Keep Silymarin 70mg out of reach of children. Silymarin 70mg should be stored in a tightly closed container and avoid direct sunlight exposure. Room temperature below 30oC. Do not use medicine beyond the expiry date indicated on the product packaging. Read the instructions for use on the package carefully before taking the medicine.

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