Silimar - Instructions For The Use Of Tablets, Price, Reviews, Analogues

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Silimar

Silimar: instructions for use and reviews

1. 1. Release form and composition
2. 2. Pharmacological properties
3. 3. Indications for use
4. 4. Contraindications
5. 5. Method of application and dosage
6. 6. Side effects
7. 7. Overdose
8. 8. Special instructions
9. 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
10. 10. Use in childhood
11. 11. Drug interactions
12. 12. Analogs
13. 13. Terms and conditions of storage
14. 14. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
15. 15. Reviews
16. 16. Price in pharmacies

Latin name: Silimar

ATX code: A05BA03

Active ingredient: milk thistle fruit extract (silybi mariani fructuum extract)

Producer: Samaralektravy (Russia), VILAR Pharmaceutical Center (Russia)

Description and photo updated: 2019-27-08

Prices in pharmacies: from 105 rubles.

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Silymar is a herbal medicinal product with hepatoprotective and antitoxic effects.

Release form and composition

Dosage form of the drug - tablets: round, convex on both sides, color from light brown to brown, inclusions are allowed (30 and 60 pcs. In polystyrene cases; 10 pcs. In contoured cell-free packages; 30 pcs. In cans made of dark glass; 10, 15, 30 or 50 pcs. in blister strip packs, in a cardboard pack 3 packs of 10 pcs., or 2 packs of 15 pcs., or 1 pack of 30 or 50 pcs., and instructions on the use of Silymar).

1 tablet contains:

• active substance: milk thistle fruit extract - 100 mg (including at least 65% of the sum of flavolignans in terms of silybin and absolutely dry matter);
• auxiliary components: milk sugar (lactose), magnesium stearate, potato starch.

Pharmacological properties

Pharmacodynamics

Biologically active substances in the composition of Silymar are flavolignans obtained from the fruits of milk thistle, which have antioxidant and hepatoprotective properties.

The therapeutic effect of the drug is due to its effect on the metabolism of hepatocytes. Silymar has a stabilizing effect on the membrane of hepatocytes, activates the synthesis of enzymes and proteins in hepatocytes, inhibits the penetration of toxins into liver cells, inhibits dystrophic and potentiates regenerative processes in the liver.

Indications for use

Treatment:

• toxic liver damage;
• cirrhosis of the liver (as part of complex therapy);
• chronic hepatitis;
• conditions after hepatitis.

Prevention: liver damage in chronic intoxication (including occupational), alcohol abuse, prolonged use of drugs.

Contraindications

Silimar is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to its components.

It is not recommended to prescribe the drug to children under 12 years of age, pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Silimar, instructions for use: method and dosage

Silimar tablets should be taken orally 30 minutes before meals.

Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age are prescribed 1-2 tablets 3 times a day.

The duration of therapy is 25-30 days.

In chronic diseases, it is advisable to conduct repeated courses at intervals of 1-3 months.

Side effects

Silimar in some cases has a laxative effect.

With increased sensitivity, allergic reactions may develop.

Overdose

No information available.

special instructions

You should consult your doctor before taking.

Application during pregnancy and lactation

Silymar tablets are not recommended for women during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Pediatric use

The drug is contraindicated in children under 12 years of age.

Drug interactions

Pharmaceutical interactions of Silymar with other drugs have not been described.

Analogs

Silymar's analogues are: Bongigar, VG-5, Kedrostat, Liv. 52, Maksar, Ropren, Tykveol, Forliver Help.

Terms and conditions of storage

Store at temperatures up to 25 ° C in a place protected from light and moisture, out of reach of children.

The shelf life is 3 years.

Terms of dispensing from pharmacies

Available without a prescription.

Reviews about Silymar

According to reviews, Silimar is an inexpensive but effective remedy that has a beneficial effect on the liver. Its additional benefits include a composition of plant origin.

The price of Silimar in pharmacies

The approximate price of Silymar is RUB 97–129. per pack of 30 tablets.

Silimar: prices in online pharmacies

Drug name Price Pharmacy

Silimar 0.1 g tablets 30 pcs. RUB 105 Buy

Silimar tablets 100mg 30 pcs. 108 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!