Description
Trade name:
Hepaticum 50mg/5ml
Compound:
Each 1 ml of suspension contains:
Silymarin 10 mg (silybin content more than 45%).
Properties:
Hepatoprotective agent of plant origin. Contains dry extract of milk thistle fruits (Silybummarianum (L.) Gaertn.) – equivalent of silymarin, which is a sum of flavonolignans: silibinin (silybin), isosilibinin, silydianin and silychristin. Has a hepatoprotective and antitoxic effect. The therapeutic effect is due to the effect on the metabolism of hepatocytes. Activates the synthesis of proteins and enzymes in hepatocytes, has a stabilizing effect on the hepatocyte membrane, inhibits the penetration of toxins into liver cells, inhibits degenerative processes and potentiates regenerative processes in the liver.
Indications:
Toxic liver damage, chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis (as part of complex therapy), after hepatitis. As a preventive measure for chronic intoxications (including professional ones), long-term use of drugs and alcohol.
Method of administration and dosage:
Initial dosage: 10 ml of suspension 4 times a day.
Maintenance dosage: 10 ml 2 times a day.
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to silymarin, children under 12 years of age; pregnancy, breastfeeding.
Precautions:
When silymarin is used in combination with oral contraceptives and drugs used in HRT, the effects of the latter may be reduced.
When used together, silymarin may enhance the effects of such drugs as diazepam, alprazolam, ketoconazole, lovastatin, vinblastine.
Side effects:
Rare: Laxative effect, allergic reactions.
Storage method:
Store at temperatures not exceeding 30 degrees.
Package:
The cardboard box contains paper instructions and a glass bottle with a 120 ml suspension.
