Silybon Tablet
Silymarin
140mg
Micro Labs Ltd.
| Pack size | 10's |
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| Retail Price | 24.32 NPR |
Available as:
Indications
Silybon Tablet is used for:
Chronic inflammatory diseases of the liver & hepatic cirrhosis.
Adult Dose
Oral
Hepatic diseases
Adult: Initially and In Serious Cases: 70-mg capsule: 2 caps 3 times daily.
140-mg capsule: 1 cap 3 times daily.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Should be taken with food. Take after meals.
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity, pregnancy, lactation.
Precautions
Children.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Reduced lipid peroxidation w/ butyrophenones or phenothiazine. Antagonistic effect w/ yohimbine & phentolamine.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Silymarin :
Occasional laxative effects. Abdominal bloating, diarrhoea, flatulence, loss of appetite, anorexia, nausea, stomach upset.
Mechanism of Action
Silymarin is an active principle from the fruit of Silybum marianum, which contains a mixture of flavonolignans. It reduces the turnover of membrane phospholipids and stabilises the cell membranes of hepatocytes. It has potent antioxidant action and prevents lipid peroxidation.
Note
Silybon 140mg Tablet manufactured by Micro Labs Ltd.. Its generic name is Silymarin. Silybon is availble in Nepal.
Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Silybon Tablet is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.