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Limarin Benefits & Uses

Limarin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Cholestatic Liver Diseases

Other Benefits

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Limarin 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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Cholestatic Liver Diseases Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 140 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Cholestatic Liver Diseases Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 140 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Cholestatic Liver Diseases Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 70 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, dose may increase according to body weight

Limarin Related Warnings

Is the use of Limarin safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Limarin. It is best to stop taking Limarin immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Limarin safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Limarin in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Limarin on the Kidneys?

Limarin rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Limarin on the Liver?

Limarin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Limarin on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Limarin on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Limarin with Other Drugs

Limarin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Losartan

Phenytoin

Limarin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Limarin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Diabetes
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Jaundice

Frequently asked Questions about Limarin

Is this Limarin habit forming or addictive?

Limarin does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Limarin as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Limarin is safe as it does not bear any side effects.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Limarin for mental disorders.

No

Limarin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Limarin

There is no information on the effects of taking Limarin with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Limarin

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Limarin with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Limarin

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Limarin?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Limarin safe to use?

Dr. Faisal Mukhtar MBBS, PG Dip, DNB , Ophthalmology

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Limarin cure fatty liver?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Limarin a blood thinner?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Limarin work?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

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.