Milk thistle extract
Milk thistle extract: instructions for use and reviews
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Pharmacological properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application and dosage
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Overdose
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
- 10. Drug interactions
- 11. Analogs
- 12. Terms and conditions of storage
- 13. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 14. Reviews
- 15. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Milk Thistle Powder Extract
Active ingredient: milk thistle (silybum marianum)
Manufacturer: Evalar (Russia)
Description and photo updated: 2018-23-11
Prices in pharmacies: from 115 rubles.
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Milk thistle extract - dietary supplement (biologically active food additive), a source of flavolignans; used to protect and maintain the liver.
Release form and composition
Dosage form - tablets of 250 mg (in a cardboard box 20 pcs.).
Composition of 1 tablet:
- active substance: silymarin - 30 mg (in the form of milk thistle extract - 62.5 mg);
- auxiliary components: microcrystalline cellulose (or starch), calcium stearate or magnesium stearate, aerosil.
Pharmacological properties
In the human body, the liver performs a protective function, therefore, its condition largely determines the state of health in general. Unfavorable ecology, bad habits, unhealthy diet and other reasons lead to impaired liver function. In such cases, additional protection and resources are required to naturally renew liver cells.
Silymarin is a complex of milk thistle flavonoids (flavolignans). Its main property is the elimination of toxic substances coming from outside and formed as a result of metabolism in the liver itself.
The protective properties of silymarin are due to its antioxidant function and its ability to strengthen cell membranes. With excessive accumulation of lipid peroxidation products, a decrease in the viability of liver cells (hepatocytes) is observed, which in turn causes a decrease in the strength of the lipid layer of cell membranes.
Silymarin prevents the accumulation of lipid hydroperoxides and thereby increases the protection of liver cells. In addition, by stabilizing the cell membrane of hepatocytes, it slows down the entry of toxic substances into them.
Silymarin also supports metabolic processes in the liver.
Indications for use
According to the instructions, Milk thistle extract is prescribed as a source of flavolignans in order to increase the protection of liver cells in the following cases:
- chronic hepatitis;
- recovery period after suffering toxic / infectious hepatitis;
- toxic liver damage of various etiologies, including drugs, alcohol, heavy metal salts, etc. (therapy and prevention);
- cirrhosis;
- fatty liver.
Contraindications
- pregnancy and lactation;
- individual intolerance to the components of dietary supplements.
Instructions for the use of Milk thistle extract: method and dosage
Milk thistle extract tablets are taken orally with meals.
The recommended regimen for adults is 1 tablet once a day for a course of 30 days (it is possible to increase the period of taking the supplement to three months).
Side effects
There is no information.
Overdose
There is no information.
special instructions
Milk thistle extract is not a drug. Before taking you need to consult a doctor.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
Milk thistle extract tablets are not prescribed during pregnancy / lactation.
Drug interactions
There is no information.
Analogs
Analogues of Milk thistle extract are: Silymar dry extract, Karsil, Gepaphor, Silegon, Sibektan, Gepabene, Milk thistle, Milk thistle with vitamins B1, B2, B6 in tablets, Milk thistle with riboflavin, Milk thistle with dandelion, Paraphilic thistle and pecan others.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store at temperatures up to 25 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.
The shelf life is 3 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Milk thistle extract reviews
According to reviews, Milk thistle extract is effective when needed to support liver function. Its natural composition is noted. In some cases, they indicate an insufficient therapeutic effect.
Price for milk thistle extract in pharmacies
The approximate price for Milk thistle extract (20 tablets) is 99-140 rubles.
Milk thistle extract: prices in online pharmacies
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Drug name Price Pharmacy |
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Milk thistle extract 0.25 g tablets 20 pcs. 115 RUB Buy |
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Evalar Milk thistle extract 250 mg tablets 20 pcs. 120 RUB Buy |
Maria Kulkes Medical journalist About the author
Education: First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov, specialty "General Medicine".
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
