Name of the medicinal product

Silymax

Qualitative and quantitative composition

Lecithin (Silymax), a naturally occurring biochemical is also marketed as a commercial nutritional supplemental product. Lecithin (Silymax) is being used for the treatment and/or prevention of neurological disorders, hepatic disorders and hyperlipidemia.

The USFDA has not studied the safety and efficacy of all commercial Lecithin (Silymax) supplements. There may be toxic or contaminated products available over the market. The manufacturing standards of Lecithin (Silymax) products are not known, and all supplements are not regulated by health agencies. Lecithin (Silymax) should be purchased from a reliable source to avoid such problems.

Silymarin (Silymax), an antioxidant flavonoid complex derived from the herb milk thistle (Silybum marianum), has long been used as a liver tonic. Two new studies show that it can reduce insulin resistance (the underpinning of adult-onset diabetes, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia) and diabetic complications. A third study reports that it may have some anti-cancer benefits as well.

Therapeutic indications

An indication is a term used for the list of condition or symptom or illness for which the medicine is prescribed or used by the patient. For example, acetaminophen or paracetamol is used for fever by the patient, or the doctor prescribes it for a headache or body pains. Now fever, headache and body pains are the indications of paracetamol. A patient should be aware of the indications of medications used for common conditions because they can be taken over the counter in the pharmacy meaning without prescription by the Physician.

Acute viral hepatitis, chronic hepatitis, alcoholic liver disease, cirrhosis of liver, prophylaxis & treatment of drug-induced hepatitis.

An indication is a term used for the list of condition or symptom or illness for which the medicine is prescribed or used by the patient. For example, acetaminophen or paracetamol is used for fever by the patient, or the doctor prescribes it for a headache or body pains. Now fever, headache and body pains are the indications of paracetamol. A patient should be aware of the indications of medications used for common conditions because they can be taken over the counter in the pharmacy meaning without prescription by the Physician.

All forms of “hepatic cell damage” as in cases of:

1.Chronic persistent and chronic active hepatitis.

2.Liver cirrhosis.

3.Drug-induced hepatitis.

4.Alcoholic liver disease.

5.Fatty change of the liver.

6.Autoimmune hepatitis.

Lecithin (Silymax) is also known as lecithol, vitellin, kelecin, and granulestin. Lecithin (Silymax) is a naturally occurring substance found in beef liver, steak, eggs, peanuts, cauliflower, and oranges. Commercial Lecithin (Silymax) products usually come from soybeans, egg yolk, or brain tissue.

Lecithin (Silymax) has been used in alternative medicine as an aid to treat high cholesterol, certain liver problems, gallbladder disease, or certain problems in people with mania. Lecithin (Silymax) has also been used to prevent certain complications in in people who are unable to eat and are receiving nutrition through an IV (total parenteral nutrition, or TPN).

Lecithin (Silymax) is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.

Not all uses for Lecithin (Silymax) have been approved by the FDA. Lecithin (Silymax) should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.

Lecithin (Silymax) may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.

Dosage (Posology) and method of administration

Oral

Dietary supplementation

Adult: 3-9 g daily in divided doses.

Severe cases 140 mg tid for 4-6 wk. In all other cases 70 mg tid for 4-6 wk.

Contraindications

hypersensitivty,

Hypersensitivity, pregnancy, lactation.

Special warnings and precautions for use

There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.

Lecithin (Silymax) is used as a health supplement to aid treatment of:

high blood levels of fats and cholesterol (hyperlipidemia and hypercholesterolemia).
liver problems due to fat accumulation (hepatic steatosis).
liver damage due to toxic effects (detoxification) of certain drugs (antituberculosis drugs, antipsychotics, antiepileptic drugs and immunosuppressant drugs).
problems of gallbladder.
certain neurological diseases such as mania (abnormally elevated mood), dementia (decline in memory and general mental ability).

There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.

Silymarin (Silymax) is a liver protectant and antioxidant. Treatment with Silymarin (Silymax) has shown slightly improved liver function, and showed improvement in patients with type 2 diabetes and diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease).

Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction

unknown

Undesirable effects

Nausea, diarrhoea and increased salivation. Anorexia and hepatitis reported.

Occasional laxative effects. Abdominal bloating, diarrhoea, flatulence, loss of appetite, anorexia, nausea, stomach upset.

Silymax

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