Legalon

Silymarin.

Each Legalon 70 mg capsule contains 70 mg silymarin (calculated as silibinin) in 86.5-93.3 mg dried extract of milk thistle fruits.
Each Legalon 140 mg capsule contains 140 mg silymarin (calculated as silibinin) in 173-186.6 mg dried extract of milk thistle fruits.

Properties: The liver has several vital functions in the human body; it plays a major role in metabolism (sugar, proteins and fats), digestion (bile secretion) and in the detoxification of metabolic wastes. Any form of damage to the liver affects the membranes of the liver cells, hence, impairs functional capacity. Silymarin, the active substance of Legalon is of plant origin. It acts as a stabilizer of cell membranes and is hence capable of protecting the liver from noxious influences and of restoring or revitalizing liver cells which have previously been damaged. Its effects are reflected in improvement in general condition, lessening of digestive symptoms, and increase in appetite and body weight in patients whose general condition and nutritional state have been impaired by liver disease. It also ameliorates the signs of liver disease and normalizes laboratory tests of liver function.

Supportive treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases of the liver and cirrhosis.

Initially and in serious cases: Legalon 70 mg capsule: 2 capsules 3 times daily or as prescribed by the physician.
Legalon 140 mg capsule: 1 capsule 3 times daily or as prescribed by the physician.

A mild laxative action has been observed in occasional instances.

Store at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.

Cholagogues, Cholelitholytics & Hepatic Protectors

A05BA03 - silymarin ; Belongs to the class of drugs used in liver therapy.

70 mg cap:Non-Rx;140 mg cap:Rx