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Liverplant is a product derived from herbs, the main ingredient is Cardus Marianus extract besides other ingredients such as vitamins B1, B2, B5, B6 and PP. So in which cases is Liverplant indicated?
1. What is Liverplant?
Liverplant is a herbal medicine, the ingredients include Cardus marianus extract, vitamins B1, B2, B5, B6 and PP. Liverplant medicine is manufactured by Me Di Sun Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company, circulating in Vietnam with registration number VD-5840-08.
Liverplant is prepared in the form of soft capsules, packed in each box of 12 blisters x 5 tablets.
2. Pharmacological characteristics of the drug Liverplant
Cardus marianus in Liverplant medicine is extracted from Cardus marianus tree with the main active ingredient is silymarin, besides a mixture of flavonoids such as Silydianin, Silychristin and Silybin. Among them, Silybin has the strongest biological effect.
Cardus marianus extract is used to prevent the processes that cause damage to hepatocytes through the following mechanisms:
Enhances the durability of hepatocyte membranes and microsomes through the ability to inhibit lipid peroxidation in membranes ; Stimulates increased metabolism in the liver; Stimulates increased protein synthesis in hepatocytes through the action of RNA polymerase in ribosomes; Increases liver detoxification efficiency, reduces glutathione oxidation in mitochondria and in liver due to iron overload; Liverplant has the effect of chelating iron, reducing the activity of tumor-generating agents, drugs that are toxic to the liver; Strengthens mast cell membrane stabilization against radiation-induced inhibition of DNA and RNA synthesis in the spleen and liver.
3. Indications and contraindications of the drug Liverplant
Liverplant is indicated for use in the following cases:
Digestive dysfunction, loss of appetite, body weakness...; Liver dysfunction, including hepatitis due to causes or viral hepatitis, fatty liver, cirrhosis with symptoms such as fatigue, irritability, anorexia, indigestion, jaundice, constipation; Conditions due to decreased detoxification function of the liver, including pimples, acne, itchy skin sores, chronic allergies... Protect and restore liver function in the setting of alcohol-induced hepatotoxicity or use drugs that are toxic to the liver such as antibiotics, anti-tuberculosis drugs, cancer treatment, chemotherapy or radiation...; Liverplant medicine is also indicated for patients who are in the convalescence period, after surgery, have an infection or a prolonged illness; Liverplant supports the treatment of neuritis, polyneuritis. In addition, Liverplant products are not indicated for patients with the following characteristics:
People who are allergic to Silymarin or other ingredients in the drug.
4. Instructions for using Liverplant
Each drug or pharmaceutical product is prepared in a different form and will have different uses. Common routes of administration include oral, injectable, topical, and suppositories. Before using, the patient should carefully read the instructions for use of the included Liverplant drug, do not arbitrarily change the route of administration other than the information in the instruction sheet.
Liverplant dosage depends on many different factors, which may include the patient's medical condition and characteristics. Patients using Liveplant should absolutely follow the manufacturer's dosage recommendations or as directed by their doctor or pharmacist.
Usual dose of Liverplant medicine:
Usual dose: 1 capsule of Liverplant each time, 2 times a day; Liver dysfunction: 3 times a day, 1 capsule of Liverplant each time. Dosing guidelines for drugs, including Liverplant, are generally aimed at adults. One thing to note is that users are not allowed to change the dose of Liverplant on their own without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.
Dosage of Liverplant for children: Because this subject has some differences compared with adults such as pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, side effects... especially children are not allowed to take the medicine. conducting clinical trials prior to marketing authorization of a new drug. Therefore, the use of Liverplant for children should be very careful.
Liverplant overdose and treatment:
Cases of overdose of Liverplant's recommended dose and symptoms of acute poisoning should immediately contact the Emergency Center 115 or quickly go to the nearest medical facility for treatment. timely intervention. Missed dose of Liverplant and how to deal with it: If the patient forgets to take a dose of Liverplant on a predetermined schedule, take it again as soon as possible (usually it is possible to take Liverplant 1-2 hours before the time prescribed by the doctor). instructor). However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Note that the patient should not double the prescribed dose for the purpose of compensating.
5. Precautions, warnings and cautions of Liverplant medicine
Patients need to use all medications, including Liverplant, strictly according to the doctor's instructions or the manufacturer's recommendations. Also do not use if you have ever been allergic to any of the ingredients of the drug or warned by your doctor or pharmacist.
Note taking Liverplant drug during pregnancy: The drug can affect the fetus if the pregnant mother takes the drug during pregnancy at any stage (may cause miscarriage, teratogenicity, fetal malformations, etc.) ...), especially the first 3 months. Therefore, it is best not to use Liverplant for pregnant women. In cases where it is imperative to use Liverplant, patients need to consult carefully with their doctor and pharmacist before making a decision.
Note taking Liverplant medicine during lactation: Active ingredients in Liverplant can be passed to the baby through breastfeeding. Therefore, it is best not to or limit the use of Liverplant while breastfeeding.
6. Liverplant side effects
Currently, there have not been any adverse effects recorded in patients taking Liverplant.
However, if the patient has any unexplained abnormal symptoms during the use of the product, they should promptly contact a doctor for advice and appropriate treatment interventions.
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