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Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

No information is available on the use of Limarin 140mg Capsule during lactation. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Limarin 140mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of Limarin 140mg Capsule in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Limarin 140mg Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Silymarin   140mg

Uses of Limarin Capsule
Limarin 140mg Capsule is used in the treatment of cholestatic liver diseases, alcoholic fatty liver disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver.

How to use Limarin Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Limarin 140mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

How Limarin Capsule works
Silymarin is an active principle obtained from milk thistle seed (Silybum marianum) . It might protect liver cells from toxic chemicals and drugs. It also seems to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Milk thistle plant extract might enhance the effects of estrogen..

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Abdominal bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Loss of appetite, Stomach pain, Stomach upset, Back pain, Hair loss, Dizziness, Abdominal pain, Itching, Rash.

Expert advice for Limarin Capsule
Do not take antacids that contain aluminum while you are taking the Limarin. This is because antacids decrease the amount of Limarin absorbed by the body. Notify your doctor if you are breast-feeding. Limarin should be taken preferably after meals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is silymarin/milk thistle safe?
Silymarin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is silymarin same as milk thistle?
Yes, silymarin is a compound obtained from milk thistle seed

Q. Is silymarin good for liver?
Silymarin acts as liver protectant and has been found to be effective for certain liver disease. Always follow your doctor's advice regarding its use

Q. Is silymarin good for kidney?
It is good for kidney as found in some studie

Q. Is silymarin a flavonoidYes ,it contains a mixture of flavonolignans consisting of silibinin, isosilibinin, silicristin and silidianin.Is silymarin a blood thinner?
No, it acts as liver protectant

Q. Does silymarin protect liver?
Yes, silymarin acts as liver protectant

Q. Does silymarin cause low cholesterol level, diarrhea, lower bilirubin?
Diahhrea is the common side effect of silymarin. No clinically observable effect on cholesterol and bilirubin has been reported. Patient should follow doctor's advice regarding possible side effects

Q. Does silymarin have estrogen?
No, however it may acts like estrogen.