Silymarin (Silymarin)
Overview of Silymarin
Silymarin is the active principle from the fruit of Silybum marianum. Silymarin is a free radical scavenger, used for the treatment of hepatic disorders.
Indication of Silymarin
Silymarin is primarily indicated in conditions like Hepatitis, Hepatitis A infection, Jaundice, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Cirrhosis.
Contraindication of Silymarin
Silymarin is contraindicated in conditions like Hepatic encephalopathy,Primary biliary cirrhosis,Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Side Effects of Silymarin
The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Silymarin include Diarrhea.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Silymarin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Weakness, Headache, Joint pain, Stomach upset.
Precautions of Silymarin
Should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women. People with a history of hormone-related cancers, including breast and uterine cancer and prostate cancer, should not take Silymarin. Should be use with caution in children.