Livtec 70mg Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	No
Marketer	Ampus Life Sciences Ltd
Active Ingredient	Silymarin (70mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Flavonoid
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class	Hepatoprotectives
User Rating	5.0
User Reviews	381

FAQ

What are the side effects of Livtec 70mg?

The most common side effects are nausea, upset stomach, loss of appetite, stomach or back pain, hair loss, dizziness, itching and diarrhea. However, these effects are not observed in every patient. If you are worried about them or they do not go away, inform your doctor. If you have problems with diarrhea your doctor may reduce the dose or stop the treatment. Drink enough water or fluids to stay hydrated in case of severe diarrhea.

How to use Livtec 70mg?

Livtec 70mg should be taken with food. Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and your total body weight. It is advised to follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the maximum benefit of Livtec 70mg.

Can Livtec 70mg be used in pregnancy and lactation?

Livtec 70mg may not be safe to be used in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Please consult your doctor before taking Livtec 70mg if you are planning to conceive, pregnant or breastfeeding to prevent harmful effects on the baby.

How does Livtec 70mg work for the liver?

Livtec 70mg is obtained from milk thistle seed (Silybum marianum). Livtec 70mg works by increasing the process of alcohol elimination from blood and tissues. This provides faster recovery from alcohol intoxication and as a result protects the liver from damage against harmful chemicals known as free radicals. Thereby, it helps to improve overall health of the liver.

What is Livtec 70mg? What is it used for?

Livtec 70mg belongs to a class of medicines known as hepatoprotective medicines which means that they protect the liver. It is used to treat chronic (long-standing) liver diseases. It is also used to treat severe cases of liver disease known as cirrhosis of the liver. Livtec 70mg accelerates alcohol clearance from the blood and therefore also helps in the treatment of fatty liver due to alcoholism.

What if you forget to take Livtec Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Livtec 70mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Livtec 70mg Tablet Reviews

Livtec 70mg is a medicine used to treat chronic (long standing) liver diseases, and a complication of liver disease known as cirrhosis of the liver. It works by protecting the liver from harmful chemical substance and also increases the alcohol elimination from blood and tissues.

Livtec 70mg should be taken with food. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for and your body weight. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to get the most benefit and you may have to take it for several months or longer, so try to get into a routine. Keep using it as prescribed even if your symptoms disappear.

The most common side effects is diarrhea. Some other side effects include nausea, stomach upset, stomach pain, and hair loss. Not everyone gets side effects. If you are worried about them, or they do not go away, let your doctor know. If you have problems with diarrhea your doctor may reduce the dose or stop the treatment. Drink enough of water or fluids to stay hydrated in case of severe diarrhea.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. Using this medicine can reduce or increase the effect of some other medicines so tell your doctor, all other medicines you are taking. Avoid drinking alcohol as it might increase side effects.

How Livtec 70mg Tablet Works

Livtec 70mg is obtained from milk thistle seeds (Silybum marianum). It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that protect liver cells from harmful effects of toxic chemicals (called free radicals) as well as some other medicines.

How to Use Livtec 70mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Livtec 70mg is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Livtec 70mg Tablet

In Chronic liver disease: Livtec 70mg is used to treat chronic (long-standing) liver diseases and may be used alone or with other medicines. It protects the liver cells from toxins and helps the liver to perform its normal functions. Once you start this treatment, it is likely that you will be taking it for a long time. To make the medicine more effective and for general health benefits, stop smoking, maintain a healthy weight, and do not drink too much alcohol.
In Liver cirrhosis: Livtec 70mg belongs to a class of drugs known as hepatoprotectives. It protects the liver from damage against harmful chemicals known as free radicals, thereby improving the overall health of the liver. Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Do not stop taking it even if your symptoms disappear. To make the medicine more effective and for general health benefits, stop smoking, maintain a healthy weight, and do not drink too much alcohol.

Uses of Livtec 70mg Tablet

Liver cirrhosis
Chronic liver disease

Livtec 70mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Liver ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Livtec 70mg is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Livtec 70mg is recommended.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Livtec 70mg during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Livtec 70mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Livtec 70mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Livtec 70mg. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^SAFE

Livtec 70mg does not usually affect your ability to drive.