Silybon 70mg Tablet

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.

• Liver cirrhosis
• Chronic liver disease

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.

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.

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

AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Silybon 70mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Silybon 70mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Silybon 70mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

DrivingSAFE

Silybon 70mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Silybon 70mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

LiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Silybon 70mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Silybon 70mg Tablet is recommended.

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.

Chemical Class

Flavonoid

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Gastro intestinal