Disorders of the liver give a person many problems. Such diseases are quite common, since this organ is a filter that cleanses the blood of toxic substances. Therefore, most drugs have a damaging effect on the liver. And for the treatment of her pathologies it is recommended to use natural remedies. Most often in such cases, use "Karsil". Reviews about it are mostly positive, people say that they feel better, but have not observed any side effects. This is a unique drug whose effectiveness is based on the properties of the main active ingredient - milk thistle extract.
general characteristics
The drug "Karsil" is a hepatoprotector. This is a natural remedy, the main component of which is the extract of milk thistle - a medicinal plant whose fruits are a source of silymarin. It is silymarin all over the world that is most often used for various liver diseases. This substance is from the group of phytoflavonoids, which has an antioxidant and detoxifying effect, which preserves the integrity of hepatocytes and improves metabolic processes. Scientists have found that silymarin can cleanse the liver of toxic substances and accelerate its regeneration processes. This substance prevents the oxidation of lipids, which protects cells from the destruction and penetration of toxins. In addition, silymarin stimulates the production of proteins and glycogen.
That is why Karsil is so often used in the treatment and prevention of liver pathologies. It helps to overcome the consequences of malnutrition, toxic poisoning with alcohol or drugs. All toxic substances that enter the body pass through the liver. Therefore, it is very important even for a healthy person to clean it from time to time. And for this, the drug "Karsil" is best suited.
Release forms and composition
The drug is available in tablets having the appearance of a dragee. They are round, brown-coated and contain 35 mg of silymarin. In addition, you can find on sale the drug "Carsil Forte." This form of the drug is available in capsules with an active substance content of 90 mg.
The main component of this medication is the extract of the medicinal plant of milk thistle. In addition to it, Karsil includes additional substances: lactose, starch, magnesium stearate, talc, mycrystalline cellulose and others.
Features of the drug is that silymarin does not accumulate in the body, almost does not penetrate into other organs and blood. It circulates only in the gastrointestinal tract and liver. It is removed with bile from the intestine approximately 6 hours after ingestion.
Action Features
Most often, Karsil is used for the liver, as it belongs to the group of hepatoprotectors. With regular admission, it has the following effect:
- antioxidant;
- antitoxic;
- normalizes the production of liver enzymes;
- improves appetite and digestion;
- regulates the permeability of the cell membrane of hepatocytes;
- stimulates the synthesis of phospholipids and proteins;
- improves blood circulation;
- accelerates cell regeneration processes.
A similar effect can be explained by the composition of “Karsila”. Silymarin, which is the main component of milk thistle, has the ability to remove toxic substances from the membrane of hepatocytes. Its peculiarity is that it is able to neutralize some poisons.
Karsil: indications for use
This drug is often used as part of complex therapy of various pathologies of the liver and other organs of the digestive tract. They also recommend drinking it for the treatment and prevention of digestive disorders with errors in nutrition, taking medications, poisoning with alcohol and various toxic substances. Many people who have experienced liver disease know what Carsil is used for. And since they sell this drug without a prescription, some drink it even without consulting a doctor. But, despite the natural composition, this is a medicine, therefore you can not take Karsil uncontrollably.
Indications for its use are:
- chronic hepatitis;
- toxic liver damage due to poisoning or alcohol intoxication;
- cirrhosis and fatty degeneration of the liver;
- recovery period after acute viral hepatitis;
- alcohol abuse, prolonged use of toxic drugs;
- violation of lipid metabolism;
- chronic intoxication when working in hazardous industries.
Moreover, it is necessary to use the drug as part of a comprehensive treatment, especially with severe liver damage.
Contraindications
Every person who wants to start such treatment needs to know what Karsil is used for. It is advisable to use it only if indicated. Moreover, not everyone can drink this remedy. Although there are few contraindications to taking Karsil, it is advisable to consider them when choosing a treatment. This drug is not prescribed for children under 12 years of age. Treatment of liver diseases in childhood must be carried out under the supervision of a doctor, it is undesirable to give the child "Carsil" on its own.
Contraindications for taking the drug also include pregnancy and lactation, as there is a risk of an allergic reaction in the child. In addition, you can not drink it in the presence of individual intolerance to the main active substance or hypersensitivity to other components. Contraindication to taking "Karsil" may be celiac disease, maladsorptive syndrome, lactase deficiency.
Possible side effects
Reviews about the "Karsil" note that it almost does not cause negative consequences. But still sometimes side effects may appear. Most often, these are allergic reactions, such as skin itch or rash. They arise with individual intolerance to the components of the product. In addition, negative reactions from the digestive system are also possible. Most often, this is nausea, bloating, flatulence, indigestion.
When taking the drug in people with chronic diseases, other side effects are possible. This can be an increase in hair loss in case of problems with the scalp. And with vascular diseases, disturbances in the functioning of the vestibular apparatus or shortness of breath can occur. But all the side effects are not very pronounced, and after discontinuation of the drug pass independently.
How to take the drug
Reviews about the "Karsil" note that it is well tolerated, but with serious liver damage acts slowly. Therefore, the drug is used in such cases only as part of a comprehensive treatment and at the maximum dosage. It should not exceed 420 mg of silymarin per day. This is 4 tablets, taken three times a day. With a mild liver disease, it is enough to take 1-2 tablets. The frequency of admission will also be 3 times a day. It is advisable not to skip taking the pill, since silymarin is completely eliminated from the body in 6 hours. And with preventive purposes, generally 2-3 tablets per day are enough, and they can be taken simultaneously or divided into 2-3 doses. Swallow tablets whole, chew or grind them undesirable. Drink them with a sufficient amount of water.
Many patients who have been prescribed this treatment are interested in when to take Karsil - before or after meals. Both the instruction and all doctors recommend drinking pills before eating. So the active substance of the drug is better absorbed. The duration of the treatment course should be long, at least 3 months. After all, natural substances act slowly, and their effect is manifested with constant use.
Application features
Do not use "Karsil" for acute intoxication and serious liver damage with the appearance of jaundice. This is a delayed action, its effect accumulates gradually, therefore it is suitable only for the treatment of chronic pathologies.
It is necessary to use the drug “Karsil” with caution in people with hormonal pathologies, especially in the presence of hormone-dependent tumors. Silymarin has estrogen properties, therefore, it can worsen the patient’s condition with uterine myoma, carcinoma, endometriosis, prostate adenoma. Due to these properties of the drug, a decrease in the effectiveness of oral contraceptives is also possible.
It is also necessary to take into account the compatibility of Karsila with other drugs. For example, due to the antitoxic effect of the drug, it can increase the effectiveness of Diazepam, Ketoconazole, Livastatin and some other drugs. In addition, during treatment it is necessary to abandon bad habits.
Analogs of "Karsila"
Instructions for use of this drug notes that its effectiveness is due to the characteristics of the main active substance. It is silymarin, which is a component of spotted milk thistle, that is often used in other liver medicines. Analogs of Karsil for the active substance are Legalon, Silimarol, Larsil, Heparsil, Rosilimarin. In addition, for various liver diseases, other agents may be used. Many of them also have a plant basis, and with individual intolerance, milk thistle can be taken. These are Ovesol, Galstena, Hofitol, LIV 52, Phosphogliv, Essential Forte.
Usage Reviews
This drug is the most popular tool used in various digestive pathologies. Numerous reviews about the "Karsil" note that it helps to cope with the effects of intoxication or poisoning. People use it for pain in the right side, digestive disorders, work with harmful toxic substances. However, most reviews note that the drug is well tolerated. And it acts, although not immediately, but effectively, improving well-being and digestion.