Cefasilymarin is an herbal medicine for the treatment of liver disease. It is used for the maintenance treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases of the liver, liver cirrhosis and toxic liver damage.
This medicine is not suitable for the treatment of acute poisoning.
Do not take Cefasilimarin film-coated tablets
- if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to dried milk thistle extract, fruit or any of the other ingredients of Cefasilimarin film-coated tablets (see section 6 for further information);
- if you are under 12 years old;
- if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Take special care with Cefasilimarin film-coated tablets
Treatment with this product does not cancel the elimination of liver-damaging factors (eg alcohol).
In case of hepatitis (light to dark yellow discoloration of the skin, yellowing of the eyes, mainly as a result of insufficient liver function), a doctor should be consulted.
CEFASILIMARIN Use of other drugs:
Interactions of cefasilimarin with other medicinal products, including those obtained without a prescription, have not been well studied and cannot be ruled out.
By improving liver function with Cefasilimarin, the metabolism of other medicines taken at the same time can be changed, so the dose should be adjusted if necessary.
Pregnancy and lactation
There are insufficient studies on the use of the drug during pregnancy and lactation, so it should not be taken by pregnant and lactating women. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
Driving and using machines
Cefasilimarin does not affect the ability to drive and use machines.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Cefasilimarin film-coated tablets
This medicine contains lactose as an excipient. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.
CEFASILIMARIN Dosage:
Always take Cefasilimarin film-coated tablets exactly as described in this leaflet. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age should take 1 film-coated tablet 2-3 times a day.
Take with plenty of fluids without chewing. The film-coated tablets can be taken twice a day (morning and evening) or 3 times a day (morning, noon and evening).
Duration of application
The duration of treatment is determined by the attending physician. If, despite taking Cefasilimarin film-coated tablets, the complaints persist, a doctor should be consulted.
Possible side effects:
Gastrointestinal disorders may occur, such as mild laxative effect, hypersensitivity reactions such as skin rash or dyspnoea. The frequency is unknown.
In these cases, you should stop taking the medicine and consult your doctor.
At the first signs of hypersensitivity reactions, the product should be discontinued immediately.
Composition:
1 film-coated tablet contains: 176 - 200 mg dry extract of milk thistle, fruit (Silybum marianum L.) (35-45: 1), corresponding to 105 mg Silymarin as Silibinin; extractant - Acetone.
The other ingredients are:
Microcrystalline cellulose; lactose monohydrate; silica, colloidal anhydrous; copovidone; magnesium stearate; crospovidone; povidone; macrogol; hypromellose; talc; titanium dioxide E171; ferroxide E172; polyacrylate.