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• Milk thistle has not been evaluated by the FDA for safe, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of milk thistle may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in seat for these compounds. There have been instances where herbal/health supplements have been sold which were contaminated with toxic metals or another drugs. Herbal/health supplements must be purchased from a dependable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
• The use of milk thistle in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted by current Western medication. When considering the use of herbal supplements, consultation with a primary health care professional is advisable. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained in the uses of herbal/health supplements may be beneficial, and coordination of treatment among all health care providers involved may be advantageous.
• Milk thistle is also known as holy thistle, lady's thistle, Mary thistle, Marian thistle, St. Mary thistle, silybum, and Silybum marianum.
• Milk thistle has been used for stomach and appetite complaints, liver problems, gallbladder problems, and as an antidote to death cap (Amanita) mushroom poisoning.
• Milk thistle has not been evaluated by the FDA for safe, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of milk thistle may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in seat for these compounds. There have been instances where herbal/health supplements have been sold which were contaminated with toxic metals or another drugs. Herbal/health supplements must be purchased from a dependable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
• Milk thistle may also have uses another than those listed in this medicine guide.
• Milk thistle may inhibit the metabolism of determined drugs. Till taking milk thistle, ask your doctor if any drugs you are taking are metabolized by a liver enzyme called CYP3A4. You may not be able to take milk thistle, or you may require a dosage adjustment or particular monitoring while you are taking it.
• Till taking milk thistle, conversation to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care professional if you have allergies (especially to plants), have any medical conditions, or if you take another medicines or another herbal/health supplements. Milk thistle may not be recommended in some situations.
• Do not take milk thistle without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant. It is not known whether milk thistle will harm an unborn baby.
• Do not take milk thistle without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a child. It is also not known whether milk thistle will harm a nursing infant.
• There is no information accessible regarding the use of milk thistle by children. Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a baby without first talking to the child's doctor.
• The use of milk thistle in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted by current Western medication. When considering the use of herbal supplements, consultation with a primary health care professional is advisable. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained in the uses of herbal/health supplements may be beneficial, and coordination of treatment among all health care providers involved may be advantageous.
• If you choose to take milk thistle, use it as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist, or another health care provider.
• Standardized extracts, tinctures, and solid formulations of herbal/health supplements may provide a more dependable doze of the product.
• Take the pill forms of milk thistle with a full glass of water.
• To ensure the correct doze, measure the liquid forms of milk thistle with a dropper or a dose-measuring spoon or cup.
• Some forms of milk thistle can be brewed to form a tea for drinking.
• Do not use various formulations (e.g., tablets, liquids, teas, and others) of milk thistle at the same time, unless specifically directed to do so by a health care professional. Using various formulations together increases the risk of an overdose of milk thistle.
• Store milk thistle as directed on the package. In common, milk thistle must be protected from light.
• No information is accessible regarding a missed doze of milk thistle. Consult your doctor, pharmacist, or health care professional if you require further information.
• Search abnormal medical attention.
• Symptoms of a milk thistle overdose are not known.
• There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while taking milk thistle, unless otherwise directed by your health care provider.
• Although rare, allergic reactions to milk thistle have been reported. Stop taking milk thistle and search abnormal medical attention if you experience symptoms of a serious allergic reaction including difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or person; or hives.
• Another smaller serious side effects are also uncommon and reports have included mild stomach upset.
• Side effects another than those listed here may also occur. Conversation to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
• Milk thistle may inhibit the metabolism of determined drugs. Till taking milk thistle, ask your doctor if any drugs you are taking are metabolized by a liver enzyme called CYP3A4. You may not be able to take milk thistle, or you may require a dosage adjustment or particular monitoring while you are taking it.
• Conversation to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care professional till taking milk thistle if you are taking any another medicines or supplements.
• Your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider may have more information about milk thistle.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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