Silymarin is a prescription medicine. It is typically used for the treatment of Cholestatic Liver Diseases. The alternative uses of Silymarin have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Silymarin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Silymarin include Indigestion, Bloating or fullness, Diarrhoea. Usually, these side effects of Silymarin go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Silymarin is Moderate for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Silymarin has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Silymarin related warnings section.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Silymarin contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Silymarin with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Silymarin, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.