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Limarin is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Limarin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Limarin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Limarin safe for pregnant women?
Limarin can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Limarin right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Limarin safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Limarin on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Limarin will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Limarin on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Limarin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Limarin on the Liver?
Limarin has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Limarin on the Heart?
Side effects of Limarin rarely affect the heart.
Limarin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Limarin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Limarin habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Limarin.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Limarin since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Limarin is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Limarin in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Limarin
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Limarin together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Limarin
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Limarin with alcohol.
Limarin is a brand name of silymarin and it comes in form of tablet, capsule, and suspension. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drug known as polyphenolic flavonoid that possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and cardioprotective properties. It is used for the treatment of liver diseases.
Yes, Limarin is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, some side effects have been observed at regular doses these are bloating, flatulence, and loss of appetite. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
Limarin is used in the treatment of fatty liver in combination with other drugs. It helps in improving liver functions with assists in speedy recovery.
No, Limarin is not a blood thinner. It belongs to the class of drug known as polyphenolic flavonoid that possesses hepatoprotective, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and cardioprotective properties.
Limarin contains silymarin which is a polyphenolic flavonoid obtained from plant milk thistle (Silybum marianum). It is presumed that Limarin works through multiple mechanisms. It prevents the formation of reactive oxygen species (free radicals) that damages the liver which affects its normal functioning. It also reduces the inflammation and stimulates the liver cells to produce proteins.
This medicine data has been created by -
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1344-1345