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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 Dosage & How to Take
Silybon Side Effects
Silybon Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Silybon with Other Drugs
Silybon Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Silybon
Silybon Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Silybon Benefits & Uses

Silybon is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Cholestatic Liver Diseases

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

Age Group

Dosage

Silybon Related Warnings

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

Losartan

Phenytoin

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

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Silybon

Question about 5 years ago

Is Silybon a blood thinner?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

No, Silybon 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 over 5 years ago

Can Silybon lower SGPT?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Silybon lowers the SGPT (serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase or alanine transaminase) levels in the blood. This occurs due to the hepatoprotective (liver protective) action of this drug which helps in preventing the liver damage that lowers the SGPT levels in our blood.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Silybon without consulting a doctor?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

No, Silybon is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this drug without a doctor's recommendation.

Question almost 6 years ago

How long can I safely take Silybon?

Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics

The duration of treatment might vary depending upon the patient's medical condition. You are advised to take it as per your doctor's advice. Do not take it longer than prescribed by your doctor to avoid unpleasant side effects.