The use of various synthetic drugs affects the liver the most. Therefore, for its treatment, many try to use herbal medicines. The most famous hepatoprotector is Karsil. Its main active ingredient is the extract of milk thistle. But, like all herbal preparations, you need to drink it for a long time. Therefore, many patients are interested in the question: is there a cheap analogue of Karsil? In fact, there are several drugs based on milk thistle. Some of them are cheap, but not all are as effective as Karsil. Therefore, when choosing a drug for treatment, you must consult your doctor.
Medications for the liver
- "Karsil" refers to a group of hepatoprotectors - drugs that protect and restore liver cells. In addition to him, this group includes Essentiale, Liv-52, Galstena and others.
- Cholagogue provides a normal outflow of bile. This helps to restore the liver, relieve cramps. Therefore, they are used in the complex therapy of cirrhosis and hepatitis, as well as to improve digestion. The best of this group are Allohol tablets. Instructions for use recommend taking them for pain in the right hypochondrium, to normalize digestion and prevent liver diseases.
- Often, with such problems, vitamins are prescribed. They also help the liver recover and cope with toxins. The cheapest drug is nicotinic acid tablets. Their price ranges from 30 to 60 rubles, so they are often used in the complex treatment of liver diseases.
Plant-based hepatoprotectors
Popular are drugs containing extract of milk thistle, oats, scruff, smoky milk and other herbs that effectively restore liver cells. They act gently, not exacerbating their toxic damage, but, on the contrary, protecting. The following drugs are more popular:
- "Karsil" and its analogues based on the extract of milk thistle.
- "Oatsol" contains an extract of oats, volodyushki, turmeric and immortelle.
- "Hepabene": in addition to milk thistle, it also contains smoky extract.
- "Resalut" is made on the basis of soybeans.
Among them are drugs containing milk thistle. They are considered the most effective for any problems with the liver. Milk thistle extract contains a unique substance, silymarin, which protects and restores liver cells, improves its function and helps fight toxins. Therefore, preparations based on this plant are most often used to treat it.
Features of "Karsila"
This is the most famous and effective drug based on the extract of milk thistle. It has a hepatoprotective and antitoxic effect, restores liver cells and protects them from damage. Often, for various gastrointestinal diseases, it is Karsil that is prescribed. Application (reviews about the drug and possible side effects are best studied in advance), it is advisable in such conditions:
- severe poisoning with alcohol and chemicals after prolonged use of antibiotics;
- in the treatment of cirrhosis and hepatitis;
- for the prevention of liver dysfunctions and for cleaning it of toxins.
Take "Karsil" you need 1-3 tablets 3 times a day before meals. Like all herbal preparations, it is fully effective when taken for a long time - at least a month. The course requires 2-3 packages, each of which costs about 350 rubles. Therefore, many are looking for a cheap analogue of "Karsila". In this case, you need to consider not only the price of the package, but also the consumption of tablets per treatment course.
How can I replace the "Carsil"
There are several drugs that also contain silymarin. Their action is similar to "Carsil": they restore liver cells and stimulate its blood purification function. Some of them contain only milk thistle extract, while others contain additional active ingredients. Therefore, it is impossible to determine which cheap analogue of “Karsil” will be better. You need to know the features of their use, contraindications and side effects. The most famous milk thistle preparations are:
- “Levasil” costs a little cheaper than “Karsil” - from 200 to 300 rubles per pack, and in addition to silymarin, it includes B vitamins that normalize metabolic processes in the liver.
- "Legalon", containing only milk thistle extract, can be purchased for 250 rubles. You need to drink it in the same way as Karsil, so 2-3 packs per course are enough.
- Silimar is a cheaper analogue of Karsil. 30 tablets cost about 100 rubles, and their effect is similar.
- "Silymarin Hexal" on the basis of the same active substance costs only 200 rubles for the same number of tablets as in "Karsil".
- But the cheapest drug is Real Caps milk thistle capsules. A pack of 200 pieces can be purchased for only 60 rubles.
Pills "Allohol"
Instructions for use of this drug recommends drinking it with violations of the outflow of bile. But it is effective for any digestive disorders and pain in the liver. "Allohol" helps this body cope with toxic products and accelerates their elimination. The drug is well tolerated, therefore it is often prescribed in the complex treatment of various liver diseases.
Reviews about "Karsil" and its analogues
Despite the fact that many people are skeptical about herbal preparations, all medicines containing milk thistle are very popular. The most common, of course, is Karsil. It is convenient to drink it, and the reputation of the company that released it is good. But many note that other drugs containing silymarin were also effective. Even ordinary milk thistle meal or capsules with its oil help restore liver function. Many people use Karsil or its analogues for digestive disorders, for the prevention of liver diseases and after alcohol poisoning. But in serious cases, these drugs do not help, they can only be used in complex treatment.