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Silybon 140 Tablet (10) is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Cholestatic Liver Diseases are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Silybon 140 Tablet (10) has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Silybon 140 Tablet (10) depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Silybon 140 Tablet (10) are Indigestion, Bloating or fullness, Diarrhoea. Such side effects of Silybon 140 Tablet (10) normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Silybon 140 Tablet (10)'s effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Unknown while nursing. Warnings related to Silybon 140 Tablet (10)'s effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Silybon 140 Tablet (10) contraindications section.
Besides this, Silybon 140 Tablet (10) may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Silybon 140 Tablet (10) is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Silybon 140 Tablet (10) is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Silybon 140 Tablet (10) safe for pregnant women?
Silybon can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Silybon right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Silybon 140 Tablet (10) safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Silybon for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Silybon 140 Tablet (10) on the Kidneys?
Silybon may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Silybon 140 Tablet (10) on the Liver?
Silybon has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Silybon 140 Tablet (10) on the Heart?
Silybon is rarely harmful for the heart.
Silybon 140 Tablet (10) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Silybon 140 Tablet (10) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Silybon 140 Tablet (10) habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Silybon 140 Tablet (10) is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Silybon 140 Tablet (10) will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, the use of Silybon 140 Tablet (10) is considered safe.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Silybon 140 Tablet (10) in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Silybon 140 Tablet (10)
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Silybon 140 Tablet (10), due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Silybon 140 Tablet (10)
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Silybon 140 Tablet (10) with alcohol will be.
No, Silybon is not a blood thinner. It belongs to the class of drug known as polyphenolic flavonoid that possesses hepatoprotective, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and cardioprotective properties.
Yes, Silybon lowers the SGPT (serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase or alanine transaminase) levels in the blood. This occurs due to the hepatoprotective (liver protective) action of this drug which helps in preventing the liver damage that lowers the SGPT levels in our blood.
No, Silybon is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this drug without a doctor's recommendation.
The duration of treatment might vary depending upon the patient's medical condition. You are advised to take it as per your doctor's advice. Do not take it longer than prescribed by your doctor to avoid unpleasant side effects.
Yes, Silybon protect the liver. It protects the liver from the damage caused by free radicals because of its antioxidant property.
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1344-1345
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