Silybon 140mg 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 140mg 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.
Silybon 140mg 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.
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 140mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Silybon Tablet works
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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Silybon 140mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Silybon 140mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Silybon 140mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Silybon 140mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Silybon 140mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Silybon 140mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Silybon 140mg Tablet is recommended.
What if you forget to take Silybon Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Silybon 140mg 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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