LEGALON forte hard capsules,Liver cirrhosis, supportive care, Liver damage caused by liver toxins
| product name | Legalon forte |
| monopreparation | Yes |
| active substance | milk thistle fruit dry extract (36-44:1); Extraction agent: ethyl acetate 98% |
LEGALON forte, Liver cirrhosis, supportive care, Liver damage caused by liver toxins
The drug is not suitable for the treatment of acute poisoning.
- Chronic inflammatory liver disease, supportive care
- Liver cirrhosis, supportive care
- Liver damage caused by liver toxins
How does the ingredient of the medicine work?
The ingredients come from the milk thistle plant and act as a natural mixture. About the plant itself:
- Appearance: Up to 2 m high thistle with large dark green-white marbled leaves and striking purple flowers
- Occurrence: Europe, mainly sunny, rather barren locations in the Mediterranean region
- Main ingredients: Silymarin, which is a mixture of different Active substances is (silibinin, silychristin, silydanin)
- Plant parts and preparations used: extracts and tinctures from herbs and fruits
Milk thistle fruits in particular have pronounced liver-protecting properties. On the one hand, its ingredients protect the liver from numerous toxins, such as alcohol. At the same time, they also intercept harmful substances and promote the formation of new liver cells. In addition, milk thistle reduces the formation of inflammatory substances in the body.
The ingredients come from the milk thistle plant and act as a natural mixture. About the plant itself:
- Appearance: Up to 2 m high thistle with large dark green-white marbled leaves and striking purple flowers
- Occurrence: Europe, mainly sunny, rather barren locations in the Mediterranean region
- Main ingredients: Silymarin, which is a mixture of different Active substances is (silibinin, silychristin, silydanin)
- Plant parts and preparations used: extracts and tinctures from herbs and fruits
Milk thistle fruits in particular have pronounced liver-protecting properties. On the one hand, its ingredients protect the liver from numerous toxins, such as alcohol. At the same time, they also intercept harmful substances and promote the formation of new liver cells. In addition, milk thistle reduces the formation of inflammatory substances in the body.
LEGALON forte, Liver cirrhosis, supportive care, Liver damage caused by liver toxins based on 1 capsule
173-186.7 mg milk thistle fruit dry extract (36-44:1); Extraction agent: ethyl acetate 98%
(DNPH) 140 mg silymarin
(HPLC) 108 mg silymarin
+ corn starch
+ Cellulose, microcrystalline
+ Carboxymethyl starch, sodium
+ Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
+ Magnesium stearate
+ gelatin
+ titanium dioxide
+ ferric oxide
+ Iron(II,III) oxide
Contraindications
What speaks against an application?- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
Which age group should be considered?
- Children under 12 years of age: The medicine must not be used.
What about pregnancy and lactation?
- Pregnancy: consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the drug can be used during pregnancy.
- Breast-feeding: consult your doctor or pharmacist. He will examine your particular starting position and advise you accordingly as to whether and how you can continue breastfeeding.
If you have been prescribed the drug despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit can be higher than the risk that the use entails in the event of a contraindication.