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Livermarin medicine has the main active ingredient is a compound extracted from milk thistle, used in the support and treatment of liver diseases such as cirrhosis, hepatitis, liver damage caused by chemicals... Learn about the information of Livermarin drug through the following article.
1. What is Livermarin?
What is Livermarin? Livermarin medicine has the main ingredient is Silymarin, has many different strengths such as Silymarin 70mg or 140mg, is made in capsule form. The main active ingredient Silymarin is extracted from the Milk Thistle plant. Milk thistle is a flowering herb in the daisy family. This drug is native to the Mediterranean countries. Milk thistle is in some places used as a natural treatment for liver problems including cirrhosis, hepatitis, and cases of gallbladder disorders. This plant has been studied to inhibit the destruction of hepatocytes, which significantly improves liver function decline and hepatitis symptoms, and helps to rapidly reduce SGPT and clinical symptoms.
Silymarin is a mixture of flavonolignans extracted from milk thistle. Silymarin is considered the main active ingredient of this plant, stabilizing the cell membrane, preventing the penetration of toxic substances into the liver cells, helping the cells to be free from harmful substances. This poison penetrates and destroys. Therefore, Livermarin drug has the effect of stabilizing cell membranes, maintaining the structure and function of liver cells. In addition, Silymarin also inhibits the transformation of the liver into fibrotic tissues, helping to reduce the formation and deposition of collagen fibers leading to cirrhosis. This active ingredient also stimulates the growth of new liver cells that can replace old damaged liver cells, and stimulates the recovery of damaged liver cells. Thus, Silymarin can be used with the following effects:
Enhance liver detoxification function by increasing the production of cytochrome P450 in the endoplasmic reticulum, which plays an important role in the reduction mechanism. liver toxicity. Stimulates regenerative activity of liver cells. Enhances immune response. Protect liver cells from damage caused by toxins such as alcohol, drugs that are toxic to the liver (acetaminophen, antibiotics, antifungals, anticancer drugs, birth control pills...).
2. Indications and contraindications of Livermarin
2.1.Indications Livermarin is used to support the treatment of a number of liver-related diseases such as:
Acute and chronic hepatitis, liver failure, fatty liver. Helps protect liver cells and helps restore liver function for people who regularly drink alcohol, beer, people with food poisoning or chemicals. People who are taking drugs that can damage liver cells such as tuberculosis drugs, cancer drugs, diabetes drugs, drugs that affect the nervous system, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDs) ... People with liver dysfunction with manifestations such as fatigue, anorexia, dyspepsia, jaundice, allergies, urinary retention, constipation... Prevention and supportive treatment support cases of cirrhosis, liver cancer. 2.2.Contraindications Livermarin should not be used in cases where the patient is sensitive to any of its ingredients. Patients with hepatic coma, obstructive jaundice and patients with primary cholestatic cirrhosis. Children under 12 years of age: The use of this drug has not been studied in children under 12 years of age. So don't use drugs.
3. Dosage and how to use Livermarin
How to use: The drug is taken orally, the patient should take the drug with water and should take it regularly as directed.
Dosage:
For adults: Take 140mg each time and use 3 times a day for 3 to 6 months. For maintenance treatment, you take 70mg / time and 3 times per day. Children: Currently, the dosage for children has not been determined, because the level of safety for this population is unknown.
4. Notes when using Livermarin
In the process of using Livermarin, patients should note some of the following issues:
Before taking Livermarin, you need to carefully read the instructions for use and the composition of the drug. Avoid taking the drug if you know your body is hypersensitive to any of its ingredients. This medicine has herbal ingredients and is quite safe. However, some patients may experience headache and diarrhea when taking the drug for the first few days, or may experience other side effects. Patients should inform their doctor if they experience any unwanted effects. Use caution when administering this drug to patients with dysglycemia or taking anti-diabetic drugs. For pregnant women and lactating women: It is advisable to tell your doctor so that he can be carefully considered before taking the drug. Drug interactions can occur that change the effects and increase the side effects of the drugs. Therefore, the patient needs to inform the doctor about the drugs that you are taking to avoid interactions. Storage: Keep Livermarin in a tightly closed container, away from sunlight and at room temperature. Check the expiry date before use, do not use if expired and show signs of damage. Above is the information you need to know about Livermarin, which is a prescription drug and is used under the direction of a doctor. You must not self-medicate or change the prescribed dose. If there is any abnormality, consult your doctor immediately.
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