SILYMARINE Liver protection capsules, 60 pcs

What are Sanhelios Silymarine liver protection capsules and what are they used for?

Sanhelios Silymarine liver protection capsules are a herbal medicine that is used to support the treatment of various liver diseases.The active ingredient in the capsules is milk thistle fruit dry extract, which is obtained from the fruits of milk thistle.Milk thistle is a plant that can grow up to two meters tall and has large, dark green and white marbled leaves and purple flowers.It occurs mainly in Europe, especially in sunny and barren regions of the Mediterranean.The main ingredients of milk thistle are silymarin, a mixture of various active ingredients such as silibinin, silychristin and silydanin.

The capsules are used to support the treatment of chronic inflammatory liver diseases, liver cirrhosis and toxic liver damage.They protect the liver cells from harmful substances such as alcohol and promote the liver's ability to regenerate.Taking the capsules can also reduce the formation of inflammatory substances in the body.It is important to note that drug therapy does not replace avoiding liver-damaging causes such as alcohol consumption.If you have any signs of jaundice, you should see a doctor.The medicine is not suitable for the treatment of acute poisoning.

How are Sanhelios Silymarine liver protection capsules used?

The Sanhelios Silymarine liver protection capsules should always be used exactly according to the instructions in the package insert.Adults and adolescents aged 12 and over usually take one hard capsule three times a day with sufficient liquid.The hard capsules should be swallowed whole.The duration of use is not limited in principle, but the doctor should decide on the duration of use.If the symptoms persist despite taking it, a doctor should be consulted.

What do Sanhelios Silymarine liver protection capsules contain?

Each hard capsule contains 136.0-160.0 mg dry extract of milk thistle fruits (50-70:1), equivalent to 85 mg silymarin (calculated as silibinin, HPLC).Acetone is used as an extractant.The other ingredients of the capsules are highly disperse silicon dioxide, dextrin, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, gelatin and sodium dodecyl sulfate.

How should Sanhelios Silymarine liver protection capsules be stored?

The medicine should be kept out of the reach of children and not stored above 25°C.It must not be used after the expiry date stated on the blister foil and outer packaging.Medicines should never be disposed of via wastewater.Ask your pharmacy about proper disposal to protect the environment.

Contraindications

Sanhelios Silymarine liver protection capsules must not be used if you are known to be hypersensitive to the active ingredient or any of the other ingredients.The medicine should not be used in children under 12 years of age.There are no sufficient studies on use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, so use is not recommended.

Side effects

Possible side effects can include gastrointestinal complaints such as nausea and diarrhea as well as skin hypersensitivity reactions such as rash, itching and attacks of shortness of breath.If you experience any discomfort or changes during treatment, you should consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Dosage

Adults and adolescents aged 12 and over usually take one hard capsule three times a day with sufficient liquid.The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.The hard capsules are swallowed whole with sufficient liquid.The duration of use depends on the type of symptoms and/or the course of the disease.An overdose can cause gastrointestinal problems.If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.The dosage prescribed by the doctor may differ from the information in the package insert.

Patient information

No special precautions are required.There are no sufficient studies available for use in children under 12 years of age.The medicine should not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.No special precautions are required when driving or working with machines.

Advice from our pharmacists

No prescription is required for this product.We are happy to supply you with our products in normal household quantities with a maximum of 15 packs per quarter. As part of medication safety, we reserve the right to set separate maximum quantities for certain medications.This is particularly true for products that are only used for a short time or have an increased potential for overdose.