Silymarin STADA forte, 100 capsules

Silymarin STADA® forte, for chronic inflammatory liver diseases, liver cirrhosis and toxic liver damage. Herbal medicine for liver diseases

Silymarin STADA, a dry extract from milk thistle fruits, protects the liver cells from toxins and stimulates the formation of new liver cells. It is used to support the treatment of chronic inflammatory liver diseases and stimulates the formation of new liver cells.

*A mixture of peppermint leaves, dandelion, turmeric and yarrow also supports liver and bile activity.

- Chronic inflammatory liver diseases, supportive treatment
- Liver cirrhosis, supportive treatment
- Liver damage caused by liver toxins
Drug therapy does not replace avoidance of causes harmful to the liver (eg alcohol).
Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of jaundice, such as a light to dark yellow discoloration of the skin or yellowing of the eyeball.
The drug is not suitable for the treatment of acute poisoning.

• Stimulates the regeneration of liver cells
• In chronic liver disease, cirrhosis and toxic liver damage
• With milk thistle fruit dry extract standardized to 167 mg silymarin

NATURAL SUPPORT FOR THE LIVER

A healthy, functioning liver is very important for the entire organism. With a weight of approx. 1,500 g, it is the largest gland in the body and an important metabolic organ. However, various factors disturb the sensitive liver cells and their function, including in particular stimulants such as alcohol, excessively sugary and fatty foods and certain medications. Silymarin STADA® forte, a dry extract from milk thistle fruits, can protect the liver cells from toxins and stimulate the formation of new liver cells. Taking 1 capsule of Silymarin STADA® forte once or twice a day can support the treatment of chronic inflammatory liver diseases, liver cirrhosis and toxic liver damage (caused by toxins).

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Always take this medicine exactly as described in the package leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
The recommended dose is:
Adults: 1 capsule once or twice a day (milk thistle fruit dry extract corresponding to 167 or 334 mg silymarin).

INGREDIENTS
The active ingredient is: milk thistle fruit dry extract

1 hard capsule contains 242.8-285.7 mg purified dry extract of milk thistle fruits (60-70:1) equivalent to 167 mg silymarin, calculated as silibinin (HPLC).
Extraction agent: ethanol 96% (v/v).

The other ingredients are:
cellulose powder, dextrin (potato starch), gelatin, magnesium stearate (Ph.Eur.) (vegetable source), sodium laurilsulphate, colloidal anhydrous silica, iron oxide red (II,III) oxide (E172), erythrosine (E127), indigo carmine (E132 ), titanium dioxide (E171).

What Silymarin STADA® forte hard capsules look like and contents of the pack
White-blue opaque hard capsule filled with a brownish-yellow powder.
Silymarin STADA® forte hard capsules are available in packs of 30 and 100 hard capsules.

FREQUENT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Does taking Silymarin STADA® forte affect the ability to drive and use machines?
No effects on the ability to drive and use machines have been reported to date.

Taking Silymarin STADA® forte with other medicines
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently used or might use any other medicines.

Studies with Silymarin STADA® forte on interactions with other drugs are not available.

Taking Silymarin STADA® forte with food, drink and alcohol
You should avoid alcohol as it can damage the liver.

Can pregnant or breastfeeding women take Silymarin STADA® forte?
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.
Silymarin STADA® forte must not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to insufficient examinations.

The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

Type of application?
Take the medicine with liquid (e.g. 1 glass of water).

Duration of use?
The duration of use depends on the type of symptoms and/or the course of the disease. Ask this in doubt, your doctor or pharmacist.

overdose?
An overdose can cause gastrointestinal problems, among other things. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.

Forgot to take?
Continue taking it as normal (i.e. not double the amount) at the next prescribed time.

In general, pay attention to a conscientious dosage, especially for infants, small children and the elderly. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautions.

A dosage prescribed by the doctor may deviate from the information on the package leaflet. Therefore, since the doctor adjusts them individually, you should use the medicine according to his instructions.

dosage:

What speaks against an application?

- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients

Which age group should be considered?
- Children and adolescents under 18 years of age: The medicine must not be used.

What about pregnancy and lactation?
- Pregnancy: The medicine must not be used.
- Breast-feeding: the drug must not be used.

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.

What adverse effects may occur?

- Gastrointestinal complaints, such as:
  - Nausea
  - Diarrhea
- Hypersensitivity reactions of the skin, such as:
  - Skin rash
  - Itching
  - Attacks of shortness of breath

If you notice any changes in your condition during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

For the information at this point, side effects are primarily taken into account that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.

What should you consider?
- Beware of allergies to dyes (e.g. indigo carmine with the E number E 132)!
- There may be medicines with which interactions occur. You should therefore generally tell your doctor or pharmacist about any other medicine you are already using before starting treatment with a new medicine. This also applies to medicines that you buy yourself, use only occasionally or have been using for some time.

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 2m high thistle with large dark green-white marbled leaves and eye-catching purple flowers
  - Occurrence: Europe, mainly sunny, rather barren locations in the Mediterranean region
  - Main ingredients: Silymarin, which is a mixture of different active ingredients 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.

What is included in medicines?

Mandatory text:
Silymarin STADA® hard capsules / -forte hard capsules

For use in adults.

Active ingredient: milk thistle fruit dry extract standardized to 117 mg/167 mg silymarin.

For the supportive treatment of chronic inflammatory liver diseases, liver cirrhosis and toxic liver damage (caused by liver toxins). The drug is not suitable for the treatment of acute poisoning.

For risks and side effects, read the leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Authorization holder: STADAPHARM GmbH, Stadastraße 2-18, 61118 Bad Vilbel

Sales: STADA Consumer Health Deutschland GmbH, Stadastrasse 2-18, 61118 Bad Vilbel