Silybon 70mg 10’s

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 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
Silybon 70mg Tablet is used in the treatment of liver cirrhosis and Chronic liver disease.

Benefits of Silybon Tablet
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.

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

•Indigestion

•Loss of appetite

•Stomach pain

•Hair loss

•Dizziness

•Itching

•Diarrhea

•Upset stomach

•Back pain

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.

Quick tips
•Silybon 70mg Tablet protects the liver cells from toxins and helps the liver to perform its normal functions.
•Silybon 70mg Tablet should preferably be taken after meals.
•One of the doses should always be taken after your evening meal.
•Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if diarrhea persists or if you find blood in your stools.
•Do not take antacids that contain aluminum while you are taking Silybon 70mg Tablet as this decreases the amount of Silybon 70mg Tablet absorbed by your body.
•Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

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.