Silymarin

Dosage Forms Available

• Silymarin can be taken orally (tablet and suspension).

Age and Dose Restrictions

• It is not intended to be used by children. 

Contraindications

• It is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Silymarin. It is also contraindicated in patients with hormonal disorders like uterine, breast, and ovarian cancer. 

Other Medications To Avoid With This Medicine

• Avoid taking analgesics & antipyretics (paracetamol), lipid-lowering medications (atorvastatin), anticonvulsatns (phenytoin), antipsychotics (risperidone), blood thinners (warfarin), anti-allergy medications (allegra), and anti-anxiety medications (alprazolam). These medications may alter the safety and effectiveness of Silymarin.

Overdose and Missed Dose

• In case of accidental overdose if you experience any severe side effects or worsening of any of the symptoms, please consult your doctor.
• If you miss a dose of Silymarin, take it as soon as you remember. But, if the next dose is near, skip the missed dose and resume the regular dosing regime.

Use In Driving And Operating Machinery

• The impact of this medication on driving is uncertain. Should you experience any symptoms, please seek advice from your doctor.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• This medication is not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Caution In Other Conditions

• Caution is advised in elderly patients with any other pre-existing diseases.

Special Dietary & Lifestyle Recommendation

• Avoid taking painkillers in excess if you have been diagnosed with liver disease or liver damage as these medicines can cause further damage to the liver.
• Avoid alcohol consumption.
• Get your liver function test done routinely on the advice of your doctor to monitor liver enzyme levels.