Features of the use of Karsil for treatment and prevention: dosage of the drug

The liver is the largest organ of the human body. Its importance is emphasized by its massive blood supply. According to this indicator, it ranks second, with kidneys in first place. Hepatocyte cells perform numerous functions. The compensatory capabilities of the parenchyma are not unlimited. Overload due to poor nutrition, exposure to toxins, and metabolic disorders must be supported with hepatoprotectors. It is important for people concerned about their health to know how to take Karsil - one of the best proven drugs for protecting and restoring the liver.

Treatment helps for various pathologies to establish the synthesis of proteins, vitamins, hormones, provide energy, prevent or delay cell death, rid the body of the accumulation of harmful substances and their negative effects on the brain and heart.

Description and composition

Karsil is a natural drug for the treatment and restoration of the liver. The basis of the medicine is milk thistle fruit extract, which improves liver function.

1 tablet contains 22.5 mg of silymarin (dry extract of spotted milk thistle fruits). It is this component that binds free radicals, removes poisonous and toxic substances from the body, has an antioxidant effect, and promotes the restoration of liver cells.

Also included: povidone K 25, lactose monohydrate, wheat starch, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, polysorbate 80, mannitol (E 421), talc, sodium bicarbonate, crospovidone, cellulose acetyl phthalate, glycerin, sucrose, diethyl phthalate, acacia, titanium dioxide (E 171), gelatin, macrogol 6000, brown Opalux AS 26586 (dye).

The instructions for use of Karsil indicate that the drug is a hepatoprotector and has membrane-stabilizing and anti-hepatotoxic properties. In addition, the drug stops fatty degeneration of liver cells, prevents the proliferation of connective tissues and disruption of the outflow of bile. Thanks to silymarin, which is contained in the drug, toxic components cannot penetrate the cells, and also protects it from those that previously affected the organ.

Taking Karsil restores phospholipids and proteins, allows you to normalize lipid metabolism and cell membranes. The result of using the drug is the elimination of symptoms of liver disease, the function of the organ is also stabilized, patients’ appetite and general well-being improve.

special instructions

During therapy, the estrogen-like effect of silymarin may occur. In this regard, patients with hormonal disorders (uterine fibroids, endometriosis, carcinoma of the prostate gland, uterus, breast, ovaries) are prescribed Karsil with caution.

It should be borne in mind that Karsil contains wheat starch (which can be dangerous for patients with gluten enteropathy (celiac disease)) and glycerol (in high doses it can have an irritating effect on the gastric mucosa and cause headaches).

Release forms

You can buy Karsil in the form of brown tablets. The composition contains 35 mg (silymarin - dry extract of milk thistle), as well as auxiliary components. Carsil tablets are packaged in blister packs of 10 pieces. The cardboard package contains 8 blisters.

The drug can also be purchased in the form of capsules for oral administration under the name Karsil Forte. The composition contains 90 mg of active substance. Both drugs are intended for the treatment of liver diseases, but unlike tablets, Forte capsules have greater therapeutic activity. Capsules can be purchased in a package containing 5 blisters of 6 capsules each.

In pharmacies, Karsil is available without a doctor's prescription, but it must be taken strictly according to indications, observing the dose and duration of treatment.

Price

Medicines are stored in a dry, dark place at temperatures up to 25 degrees for two years from the date of manufacture and are available without a prescription. You can buy them online or in pharmacies. Approximate prices for drugs in Moscow and St. Petersburg will be:

Indications for use

Karsil is intended for the treatment and prevention of various liver diseases. The drug can be used alone or in combination therapy with other drugs.

What does Karsil help with?

Among the main indications for the use of Karsil tablets are the following diseases:

• restoration of liver function after hepatitis or other infectious diseases.
• chronic hepatitis;
• bile duct dyskinesia;
• pancreatitis;
• toxic liver damage;
• cirrhosis of the liver.
• liver steatosis (non-alcoholic and alcoholic);
• alcoholic liver disease.

In case of significant disturbances in liver function, Karsil is recommended to be taken with other medications, including diet therapy, painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs. Taking the drug for liver cirrhosis or other serious diseases will not completely cure the patient, but it will significantly alleviate the symptoms, improve the functioning of the organ and the digestion process.

Reviews

We have selected some people's reviews about the drug Karsil:

1. Elizabeth. I have a friend who has been taking Karsil before every heavy meal since Soviet times, she is now almost 60 years old, and she looks at most about 50.
2. Yuri. I was convinced of the positive effect of Karsil tablets after repeated use, which gave quick results. Sometimes pain in the liver area haunts you for a long time after taking even a small portion of alcohol, and after using these tablets everything quickly returns to normal. And for prevention, I think there is no simpler or cheaper drug than Karsil, which has a healing effect quite quickly. The good news is that the drug is inexpensive. “Karsil” is always with me both at home and at work. I sin with my love for spicy food, and the result is an unpleasant heaviness in my side and nausea. And what, if not Karsil, can quickly and effectively cope with negative manifestations? Only "Karsil"!
3. Lena. I took Karsil for the liver, it seemed fine, but I didn’t notice anything unusual in the change in condition. Then I switched to Hepatium, these are German vitamins. I drank in January, because after the New Year it was oh-oh, how hard it was for me. My liver has always been bad, and after the holidays the heaviness was terrible, even like a wolf howling. Well, nothing, with these vitamins I recovered in half a month.

Karsil. Instructions for use

Karsil can be taken as a therapeutic or prophylactic agent to eliminate symptoms of liver disease. The dosage of the medicine is determined by the doctor individually for each patient, depending on the diagnosis, degree and severity of the disease. Standard treatments include the following doses:

Adults and children over 12 years old

Adults and children over 12 years of age take 1–2 tablets of the drug three times a day. In case of significant disturbances in liver function and only as prescribed by a doctor, the dose can be increased to 8 tablets per day, divided into 2 to 3 doses.

For preventive purposes, it is recommended to take 2 tablets per day once.

Children from 5 to 12 years old

For children from 5 to 12 years old, the dose should correspond to body weight - 3 mg per 1 kg of weight. Basically this amounts to 1 – 2 tablets per day.

A course of treatment

Treatment with Karsil can last 1 month, but if necessary, the course can be extended to 3 months.

Karsil during pregnancy and nursing mothers

Is it possible to drink Karsil during pregnancy? During pregnancy and lactation, taking Karsil tablets is not recommended, since there is no official data on its safety for the fetus. However, if a woman suffers from chronic diseases of the liver and bile ducts, the drug can be prescribed in the second trimester of pregnancy, or the doctor selects analogs that can be taken by expectant mothers.

During lactation the drug is contraindicated. During the period of taking it, you need to stop breastfeeding.

Karsil for the treatment of toxic liver damage

The therapeutic effect of Karsil has been proven for alcoholic liver damage. The active component of the drug, silymarin, has the ability to neutralize the production of acetaldehyde, which is a strong toxin for the liver, leading to the death of organ cells, causing fatty degeneration and other disorders in the functioning of the organ.

Taking Karsil will help neutralize intoxication symptoms, so it is recommended to take it to eliminate hangover syndrome, as well as to restore liver cells. In addition, the drug blocks the entry of poisons and toxins into the body, which is also considered important for alcohol poisoning. Take the drug for a month, 2-4 tablets per day. For severe liver damage by alcohol, the dose can be increased to 8 tablets per day. During the treatment period, you must completely stop drinking alcohol.

Silymarin activities

• Antioxidant. Protection of the glandular organ from damage, in the process of neutralizing microbes, by restoring bioantioxidants (glutathione and carotenoid) in the blood serum.

  
  That is, the elimination of free radicals and active oxygen, which are involved in processes with increased oxidation of unsaturated fatty acids, which leads to destructive changes in the cellular system of the gland. This triggers a mechanism for disruption of cellular nutrition, respiration, division, atypical changes in molecules, and ultimately cell death;

• Barrier or antihepatotoxic. Preventing the development of liver failure due to the accumulation of toxic toxins (alcohol, mushrooms, insect and animal poison, overdose of medications), by reducing the permeability of hepatocytes;
• Activity of the function of the hepatic circulatory system. Reducing the risk of poor filling and cessation of blood supply to individual lobes or the entire gland. Reducing the level of excess liver enzymes in the blood and reducing factors of increased coagulation (clotting) of the blood;

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  Renewing and restorative. Regeneration of the organ after ectomy surgery (removal) of parts of the choleretic gland, due to the accelerated synthesis of cholesterol, protein substances and RNA and DNA molecules;

• Antitumor and antifibrotic. Blocking the growth of proliferative and atypical cells by reducing negative changes in the histology of hepatocidal nuclei.
• Anti-inflammatory activity. Relief of bacterial infections by suppressing the formation of large amounts of lipid (fatty) substances with high activity and hydrogen peroxide;
• Antiallergic. Neutralization of allergens by enhancing the activity of released histamine, which raises all the body's defenses to combat the active allergen.

Also, recent reviews of the properties of silymarin have shown its healing effect for the pancreas, heart, bronchial pathology, hormonal deficiency, nervous system and oncology.

It is precisely this biocomponent that forms the basis of the drug Karsil forte and its identical pharmacological products, which contain about 80% silybin.

Karsil in the treatment of hepatitis

Complex therapy for hepatitis of various etiologies may also include taking Karsil tablets. It helps prevent the development of liver necrosis, thereby slowing down the disease, preventing destructive processes, stopping fatty degeneration of cells and eliminating disruption of the outflow of bile.

The medicine is often prescribed for viral hepatitis in combination with other drugs. For mild to moderate stages, it is recommended to take 2 tablets 3 times a day. Treatment lasts 3 months, during which the patient must systematically take pills and visit the attending physician, take the necessary tests that will help monitor the dynamics of the disease.

Treatment of cholecystitis with Karsil

Karsil for cholecystitis helps improve the flow of bile and reduce the severity of the inflammatory process. The tablets protect liver cells from toxic and poisonous substances and have a positive effect on the functioning of the hepatobiliary system. Taking the drug not only reduces the body's inflammatory reactions, but also improves the digestion process and reduces the risk of gallstones.

The effect of taking Karsil for cholecystitis will only be in combination with other pharmaceutical drugs, diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Alcohol compatibility

When taking Karsil tablets, alcohol is prohibited, since alcohol has a destructive effect on liver cells, and tablets restore and improve the functioning of the organ. If they interact, the effect of treatment will be absent, the risk of side effects will increase, and the disease itself will progress, thereby worsening the general well-being of the patient.

If liver disease develops, drinking any alcohol in any quantity is contraindicated. The patient should reconsider his lifestyle, follow his diet and follow all medical prescriptions.

Side effects

The use of Karsil can cause such side effects as:

1. Dyspeptic disorders (nausea, vomiting, feeling of fullness in the stomach, pain in the epigastric region, bloating, diarrhea);
2. Allergic manifestations (rash, itchy skin);
3. Alopecia (pathological hair loss, which leads to thinning or complete disappearance in some areas of the head or torso); exacerbation of vestibular disorders (if any).

Most patients and doctors leave positive reviews about Karsil; if adverse reactions occur, they disappear after stopping treatment.

Karsil's analogs

The pharmaceutical industry offers quite a lot of analogues that allow you to replace the use of Karsil. All of them may have a different composition, contain synthetic or natural components, but have a similar therapeutic effect. Common substitutes for Karsil include the following drugs:

Legalon

Legalon is a medicine based on milk thistle. It has an antioxidant effect, restores liver cells and improves its function. The drug is a structural analogue of Karsil, but contains 70 mg of silymarin, therefore it is considered more powerful in the fight against functional and pathological disorders of the liver. Not prescribed for children under 12 years of age and pregnant women.

Liv 52

This is a plant-based drug. The composition contains more than 5 herbs, which together have a pronounced hepatoprotective effect. It is used in the treatment of hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and toxic damage to its cells. Intended for long-term use, there are practically no contraindications.

Hofitol

Homeopathic medicine based on artichoke leaves. It is a hepatoprotector and has choleretic, diuretic, and hypoazotemic effects. The drug is well tolerated and can be prescribed to children.

Essliver Forte

Hepatoprotective drug based on essential phospholipids and B vitamins tocopherol. It has pronounced therapeutic activity in the treatment of liver diseases. Taking the medicine restores damaged cells and protects against negative effects. The vitamins contained in the capsules improve metabolic processes and increase immune defense.

Taking any analogue of Karsil tablets must be agreed with your doctor. Uncontrolled use of them can worsen your health and cause side effects.