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Liver Silymarin Soft Capsule 175 mg (Milk Thistle Fruit Dry Extract)

OTC medicationSoft capsule경구
Ingredient · strength
Milk-Thistle Fruit Dried Extract›175mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
(주)메디카코리아
Appearance
Transparent brown oblong soft capsules containing brown liquid.
Packaging
100 capsules/PTP [100 capsules (10 capsules/PTP*10)]
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202102239 · Notified 2021.03.11

Summary

Main use
Adjunct treatment for toxic liver diseases and chronic hepatitis (hepatocyte protection, liver cirrhosis)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
As silymarin, 35-140 mg per dose (or as silibinin, 15-60 mg per dose), taken three times a day. (Capsule Form) Initial dose: 140 mg per dose (or as silibinin, 60 mg per dose), taken three times a day. Maintenance dose: 70 mg per dose (or as silibinin, 30 mg per dose), taken three times a day, or 140 mg per dose (or as silibinin, 60 mg), taken two times a day.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)메디카코리아

Efficacy & effects

Adjunct treatment for toxic liver diseases and chronic hepatitis (hepatocyte protection, liver cirrhosis)

  • Toxic liver disease
  • chronic hepatitis
  • liver cirrhosis
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This medication is used as an adjunct treatment for liver-related disorders such as toxic liver disease, chronic hepatitis, and liver cirrhosis. It particularly has a hepatocyte protective effect, helping to preserve and restore liver function. It is available in tablet, liquid, suspension, and capsule form, allowing selection based on the patient's condition or preference. It is used to relieve symptoms of these liver diseases and assist in treatment efficacy.

How to take

Adult dose

As silymarin, 35-140 mg per dose (or as silibinin, 15-60 mg per dose), taken three times a day. (Capsule Form) Initial dose: 140 mg per dose (or as silibinin, 60 mg per dose), taken three times a day. Maintenance dose: 70 mg per dose (or as silibinin, 30 mg per dose), taken three times a day, or 140 mg per dose (or as silibinin, 60 mg), taken two times a day.

Precautions

This medication should not be taken by patients with severe bile duct obstruction, those allergic to this medicine, or children under 12 years old. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a healthcare professional before taking this medication. If symptoms like abdominal pain or diarrhea occur during use, or if an allergic reaction develops, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a professional. This medication must be taken according to the prescribed dosages, and it is essential to consult a physician or pharmacist if jaundice symptoms occur. If symptoms do not improve after about one month of usage, or in case of long-term use, it is crucial to seek a professional's care. Keep this medication out of reach of children, store in a tightly closed container away from direct sunlight, and in a cool, dry place. Also, transferring the medication from its original container to another can cause misuse or quality degradation, so it must be stored in its original container.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Allergic reactions, jaundice

Mild side effects

Rarely, abdominal pain or diarrhea

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it is best kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding extremely hot or cold conditions.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Transparent brown oblong soft capsules containing brown liquid.

Package unit

100 capsules/PTP [100 capsules (10 capsules/PTP*10)]

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