Introduction

Silybin 140 mg Capsule is a flavonoid derived from Silybum marianum, a plant commonly known as milk thistle. Silybin 140 mg Capsule exhibits hepatoprotective and regenerative properties and is one of the most widely used natural compounds for the treatment of hepatic diseases worldwide, due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antifibrotic activities. Silybin 140 mg Capsule also increases hepatic levels of glutathione by raising cysteine availability, while inhibiting its catabolism to taurine that may enhance the antioxidant defense in liver. Silybin 140 mg Capsule was found to oppose oxidative stress, and to slow the progression of hepatic fibrosis in alcohol-fed baboons.

Uses of Silybin 140 mg Capsule

Silybin 140 mg Capsule is used for the treatment of Jaundice,chronic inflammatory liver conditions, hepatic cirrhosis ,alcoholic liver damage.

Side effects of Silybin 140 mg Capsule

Mild digestive upset
Allergic reactions

How to use Silybin 140 mg Capsule

Take Silybin 140 mg Capsule in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take Silybin 140 mg Capsule orally with plenty of water. Do not chew, crush or break it.

How Silybin 140 mg Capsule work

Different mechanisms of action of Silybin 140 mg Capsule are as follow: Increasing the regenerative ability of the liver cells by enhancing the synthesis of DNA and RNA, as Silybin 140 mg Capsule has a steroid structure; Altering the structure of the hepatocyte external membrane, that prevents entrance of the xenobiotics into the cell (poisoning with Amanita mushroom is a noteworthy example of such mechanism); Scavenging free radicals and increasing the cellular content of glutathione that leads to the inhibition of lipid peroxidation; Another mechanism of action of Silybin 140 mg Capsule is modifying the transporters and receptors of cell membranes such as ABC transporters (P-gp), organic anion uptake transporter peptides (OATP), bile salt export pump, and TNF-α-dependent transporters.

What if you forget to take Silybin 140 mg Capsule

If you forget to take yourSilybin 140 mg Capsule , take them as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take it at the usual time. Avoid taking two doses at the same time.