Silybon 140mg Tablet

Short Description

Silybon 140mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat chronic liver diseases and cirrhosis of the liver.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Silybon 140mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat chronic liver diseases and cirrhosis of the liver. It works by protecting the liver from harmful chemical substances and increasing the alcohol elimination from blood and tissues. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for and your body weight. It is best-swallowed whole but you may need to break them to get the correct dose. 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.

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 140mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

Diarrhea Nausea Stomach upset Stomach pain Rash Hair loss

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Silybon 140mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Information regarding the use of Silybon 140mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Warning

Information regarding the use of Silybon 140mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Benazepril Captopril Enalapril Fosinopril

Silybon 140mg 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.