The liver is the main filter of our body through which a huge amount of toxins passes. Naturally, over time, this organ begins to function insufficiently well. In this case, he needs help. "Heparsil" (instructions for use should be read by the patient before taking the drug) is an effective hepatotropic drug, the main active ingredient of which is silymarin. He, in turn, is obtained from the fruits of spotted milk thistle. That is, the substance is made on a natural basis.
Drug action
“Heparsil" (instructions for the use of this medication are always present in the package) interacts well with hematocytes and helps restore their membrane. At the same time, the development of some liver lesions slows down : steatosis, fibrosis.
Silymarin improves the metabolism in cells, regulates the permeability of membranes. Helps to stimulate the synthesis of phospholipids and functional proteins in affected cells. In this case, lipid metabolism is stabilized. The substance binds free radicals well, therefore it is an excellent antioxidant. "Heparsil" (instructions for use indicates the naturalness of the product) promotes the rapid restoration of liver cells, protecting them from harmful effects.
In the process of taking the drug, there is a gradual improvement in human health, its digestion. The absorption of silymarin occurs from the digestive tract, and quite slowly. Its distribution in the body is intense. The maximum concentration of the substance is achieved in the kidneys, heart, lungs. The half-life of the drug from the body is 6 hours. Silymarin comes out mainly with bile, and only a small part of it is excreted by the kidneys.
When should you use the product?
If Heparsil is prescribed for you, the instructions for use present such indications for use:
- Toxic liver damage.
- Supportive care for patients with chronic inflammation or cirrhosis.
- Chronic form of hepatitis.
- Fatty infiltration and dystrophy of the liver.
- Condition after infectious or toxic hepatitis.
Contraindications and drug interaction features
If your liver is affected, you may need a drug like Heparsil. Instructions for use ( you have already read the description of the medication) speaks of such contraindications:
- Too high degree of individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
- Acute poisoning, and their origin does not matter.
- Childhood. You can not take the remedy for children under the age of 14.
There is no information about an overdose. However, if it happened, then you should quickly carry out a gastric lavage, induce vomiting and take activated charcoal or another sorbent. It is also advisable to undergo symptomatic treatment.
As for the interaction, silymarin is able to enhance the effect of such drugs: anti-allergic, lipocholesterolemic (Lovastatin), anticoagulants (Warfarin), anti-cancer (Vinblastine), antipsychotic (Lorazepam).
If you take estrogen substitutes, oral contraceptives and Heparsil at the same time, the instructions for using the drug indicate an increase in their effect. In any case, the medicine should be taken only after a thorough consultation with the doctor. Self-medication in this case is not allowed, as it can lead to an additional impairment of liver functionality.
Side effects
Like any other substance, silymarin can cause some unwanted effects. Among them:
- Heartburn, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. Cases of dyspepsia (painful, difficult digestion) are also possible.
- Allergic reactions to the skin: itching, redness. It is also possible to enhance the process of hair loss.
- Very rarely there is an increase in urine output (the amount of urine excreted over a certain time period).
- Dyspnea. It is also extremely rare.
- Some increase in existing disorders of vestibular functions.
It should be noted that the side effects are temporary, and after the drug is completely discontinued they disappear quickly enough. In this case, the additional intake of any medications is not required.
Composition and form of release
So, if Heparsil is prescribed for you, the instructions for use (the composition of the product is very important for determining the degree of safety for the patient) reads about the following components: silymarin (70 mg), magnesium stearate, sucrose, pregelatinized starch.
Most often, the product is available in capsules having a red or green color. In a pack you can find blisters with tablets. In total there are 5 or 12 pieces. Each blister contains 12 capsules.
Application features
If you are prescribed the drug "Heparsil", the instructions for use (the dose can not be exceeded in any case) provides for the following rules of administration: swallow capsules without chewing. In this case, the drug is washed down with a small amount of water. Take the capsule after a meal.
A single dose for patients is 70-140 mg of silymarin. That is, a person will have to drink 1-2 capsules at a time. The frequency of use of the drug is 3 times a day. The duration of the course of therapy is determined by the attending physician in each individual case. This takes into account not only the patient’s age and course characteristics, but also the degree of development of the disease, the anatomical and physiological characteristics of the body. Usually, the course of treatment lasts about 3 months.
special instructions
Before you start using the funds presented, you must be sure to read the special instructions:
- First of all, treatment should be carried out in conjunction with a diet. Otherwise, the positive effect may not occur. The fact is that during the treatment period the liver should be unloaded as much as possible.
- Very carefully, medications should be taken for those people who have a hormonal imbalance.
- Since the medicine contains sucrose in its composition, this should not be forgotten for those patients who are diagnosed with diabetes mellitus.
- Do not use capsules during acute intoxication of the body. To begin with, all acute symptoms should be eliminated, and then proceed to restore the liver.
- If jaundice is observed after taking the capsules, the dosage should be adjusted. In some cases, refusal of the medicine is generally made.
- Silymarin practically does not affect the ability to control mechanisms, as well as vehicles. However, this is only possible if the patient has no disturbances on the part of the vestibular apparatus.
Storage features, analogues and reviews
If you have serious liver problems, your doctor may prescribe Heparsil. Instructions for use (storage conditions must be fully complied with) provides such an expiration date: 2 years. The temperature in the room where the package with capsules will be located should not exceed 25 degrees.
It is best to keep the medicine in the original pack. She must be in a dark place where there is no access to sunlight. The product is sold without a prescription, but self-medication is not worth it.
If Heparsil is prescribed for you, the instructions for use (analogues are used if the presented drug for some reason did not fit) should be stored until you use this drug. As for analogues, the modern pharmaceutical market can offer such funds: Hepaleks, Karsil, Darsil, Silibor, Silimaron. Replacing Heparsil on its own is not recommended. Before this, it is better to consult a doctor.
As for the reviews, they are mostly positive. Patients report a significant improvement in health status. Although some reviews indicate a weak effect of the drug. In general, patients are satisfied that the medicine has a plant basis. As for the cost, it ranges from 180 rubles per pack and further, depending on the dosage.
That's all the features of the product. Be healthy!