Silybon Information
Silybon is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Cholestatic Liver Diseases. Secondary and off-label uses of Silybon have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Silybon is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Silybon include Indigestion, Bloating or fullness, Diarrhoea. Such side effects of Silybon normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Silybon has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Silybon related warnings talks about Silybon's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Silybon contraindications section.
Besides this, Silybon may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Silybon is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Silybon Benefits & Uses
Silybon is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Silybon Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Silybon Related Warnings
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Is the use of Silybon safe for pregnant women?
Silybon can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Silybon right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Moderate -
Is the use of Silybon safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Silybon in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
Unknown -
What is the effect of Silybon on the Kidneys?
Silybon has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Silybon on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Silybon on the liver have been reported.
Mild -
What is the effect of Silybon on the Heart?
Silybon has very mild side effects on the heart.
Mild
Severe Interaction of Silybon with Other Drugs
Silybon should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Silybon Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Silybon unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Drug Allergy
- Diabetes
- Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Jaundice
Frequently asked Questions about Silybon
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Is this Silybon habit forming or addictive?
Silybon is not addictive in nature.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Silybon since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Safe -
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Silybon, so it is safe for use.
Safe -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Silybon in mental disorders is not effective.
No
Silybon Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Silybon
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Silybon, due to a lack of research on this.
Unknown -
Interaction between Alcohol and Silybon
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Silybon with alcohol will be.
Unknown
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This medicine data has been created by -
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7 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1344-1345