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Silybon 70mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Silybon 70mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat chronic (long standing) liver diseases, and a complication of liver disease known as cirrhosis of the liver. It works by protecting the liver from harmful chemical substance and also increases the alcohol elimination from blood and tissues.

Silybon 70mg Tablet should be taken with food. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for and your body weight. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to get the most benefit and you may have to take it for several months or longer, so try to get into a routine. Keep using it as prescribed even if your symptoms disappear.

The most common side effects is diarrhea. Some other side effects include nausea, stomach upset, stomach pain, and hair loss. Not everyone gets side effects. If you are worried about them, or they do not go away, let your doctor know. If you have problems with diarrhea your doctor may reduce the dose or stop the treatment. Drink enough of water or fluids to stay hydrated in case of severe diarrhea.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. Using this medicine can reduce or increase the effect of some other medicines so tell your doctor, all other medicines you are taking. Avoid drinking alcohol as it might increase side effects.


Uses of Silybon Tablet

Benefits of Silybon Tablet

In Liver cirrhosis

Silybon 70mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs known as hepatoprotectives. It protects the liver from damage against harmful chemicals known as free radicals, thereby improving the overall health of the liver. Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Do not stop taking it even if your symptoms disappear. To make the medicine more effective and for general health benefits, stop smoking, maintain a healthy weight, and do not drink too much alcohol.

In Chronic liver disease

Silybon 70mg Tablet is used to treat chronic (long-standing) liver diseases and may be used alone or with other medicines. It protects the liver cells from toxins and helps the liver to perform its normal functions. Once you start this treatment, it is likely that you will be taking it for a long time. To make the medicine more effective and for general health benefits, stop smoking, maintain a healthy weight, and do not drink too much alcohol.

Side effects of Silybon Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Silybon

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Indigestion
  • Loss of appetite
  • Stomach pain
  • Upset stomach
  • Back pain
  • Hair loss
  • Dizziness
  • Itching

How to use Silybon Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Silybon 70mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Silybon Tablet works

Silybon 70mg Tablet is obtained from milk thistle seeds (Silybum marianum). It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that protect liver cells from harmful effects of toxic chemicals (called free radicals) as well as some other medicines.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Silybon 70mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Silybon 70mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Silybon 70mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Silybon 70mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Silybon 70mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Silybon 70mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Silybon 70mg Tablet is recommended.

What if you forget to take Silybon Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Silybon 70mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Fact Box

Chemical Class
Flavonoid
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Hepatoprotectives

Patient concerns

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Suffering from chronic liver parenchymal disease since last three months is it curable and what food habit will follow?
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Internal Medicine
Liver cirrhosis can not be cured. Cause of liver cirrhosis needs to be worked up as well as upper GI endoscopy to look for varies. Avoid alcohol & pain killers .
In LFT SGPT is 83 and SGOT is 50 and bilirubin is 1 and I have fatty liver and triglycerides is 161 Medicines prescribed are 1. Silybon 145 mg 2. Urosol 3. Heptral 400 mg Please describe my problem and medicines are okay?
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Internal Medicine
Cholesterol accumulates in the liver
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FAQs

What is Silybon 70mg Tablet? What is it used for?

Silybon 70mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as hepatoprotective medicines which means that they protect the liver. It is used to treat chronic (long-standing) liver diseases. It is also used to treat severe cases of liver disease known as cirrhosis of the liver. Silybon 70mg Tablet accelerates alcohol clearance from the blood and therefore also helps in the treatment of fatty liver due to alcoholism.

How does Silybon 70mg Tablet work for the liver?

Silybon 70mg Tablet is obtained from milk thistle seed (Silybum marianum). Silybon 70mg Tablet works by increasing the process of alcohol elimination from blood and tissues. This provides faster recovery from alcohol intoxication and as a result protects the liver from damage against harmful chemicals known as free radicals. Thereby, it helps to improve overall health of the liver.

How to use Silybon 70mg Tablet?

Silybon 70mg Tablet should be taken with food. Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and your total body weight. It is advised to follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the maximum benefit of Silybon 70mg Tablet.

What are the side effects of Silybon 70mg Tablet?

The most common side effects are nausea, upset stomach, loss of appetite, stomach or back pain, hair loss, dizziness, itching and diarrhea. However, these effects are not observed in every patient. If you are worried about them or they do not go away, inform your doctor. If you have problems with diarrhea your doctor may reduce the dose or stop the treatment. Drink enough water or fluids to stay hydrated in case of severe diarrhea.

Can Silybon 70mg Tablet be used in pregnancy and lactation?

Silybon 70mg Tablet may not be safe to be used in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Please consult your doctor before taking Silybon 70mg Tablet if you are planning to conceive, pregnant or breastfeeding to prevent harmful effects on the baby.

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References

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