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How to Take Silymarin and it's Dose

Written by - Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Janani Priya, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

It comes as a tablet, capsule, and syrup to take by mouth, with food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult: PO- The recommended dose is 140 mg 2-3 times/day.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Silymarin

This medication is a herb, prescribed for liver disease.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Silymarin

India :

Hepa | Prohep Forte (70 mg) | Askaliv (200 ml) | Limarin | Lithin S (100 ml) | Liveril | Higado - L | Lesibal S | Aloliv Syrup | Sylo (200ml)

International :

Hepasil, Heptosil, Liprotec, Sarim, Silimarin, Silirin

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

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