Product Overview
Structure
1 tablet contains:
silymarin
pharmachologic effect
The therapeutic effect of Karsil is due to the effect on the metabolism of hepatocytes.
It activates the synthesis of proteins and enzymes in hepatocytes, has a stabilizing effect on the hepatocyte membrane, inhibits the penetration of toxins into liver cells, inhibits dystrophic processes, and potentiates regenerative processes in the liver.
Indications
As part of complex therapy:
- chronic hepatitis of non-viral etiology;
- liver steatosis (non-alcoholic and alcoholic);
- toxic liver damage;
- conditions after acute hepatitis;
- cirrhosis of the liver;
- prevention of liver damage with prolonged use of drugs, alcohol, chronic intoxication (including professional).
Pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding), the drug is not recommended.
Contraindications
- celiac disease (celiac enteropathy) - the presence of wheat starch in the preparation;
- children under 12 years old.
- hypersensitivity to the active or any of the excipients of Carsil Forte;
- lactase deficiency, galactosemia or glucose / galactose malabsorption syndrome (presence of lactose in the preparation);
With caution: patients with hormonal disorders (endometriosis, uterine fibroids, carcinoma of the breast, ovaries and uterus, carcinoma of the prostate gland) - the manifestation of the estrogen-like effect of silymarin is possible.
Side effects
From the digestive system: rarely - dyspepsia, diarrhea.
Dermatological reactions: in some cases - alopecia, skin manifestations of allergic reactions.
Other: in some cases, exacerbation of existing vestibular disorders.
How to take, course of administration and dosage
Adults Karsil appoint 1-2 tablets 3 times / day. If necessary, the daily dose can be increased to 12 tablets (420 mg).
For preventive purposes, the drug is prescribed in a daily dose of 2-3 tablets (70-105 mg).
The duration of treatment is at least 90 days.
For children over the age of 12 years, the drug is prescribed in a daily dose at the rate of 5 mg / kg body weight, divided into 2-3 doses.
Dragees are taken orally without chewing.
Overdose
there are no reports of cases of overdose.
If you accidentally take a dose several times higher than the therapeutic, it is necessary to induce vomiting, rinse the stomach, take activated charcoal and, if necessary, conduct symptomatic treatment.
Special instructions
due to the likely estrogen-like effect of silymarin, it should be used with caution in patients with hormonal disorders (endometriosis, uterine fibroids, carcinoma of the breast, ovary, uterus, and prostate gland). In these cases, specialist advice is required.
The drug is not used to treat acute intoxication.
The preparation contains wheat starch as an auxiliary substance.
Wheat starch may contain gluten, but in small quantities, and therefore is considered safe for patients with celiac disease. Patients with an allergy to wheat (but not celiac disease) should not take this medication.
The composition of Karsil forte caps 90 mg. No. 30 excipients of the drug include lactose. Patients with rare hereditary galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome should not take the drug. Patients with intolerance to certain other sugars should consult a doctor.
The drug as an excipient contains sucrose. Patients with rare hereditary intolerance to fructose, galactose, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrose-isomaltase deficiency should not take the drug.
Release form
jelly beans