Legalon (Silymarin) is used for:

A liver protectant and antioxidant. It may also have other uses. Check with your pharmacist for more details regarding the particular brand.

Legalon (Silymarin) is an herbal product. It works by strengthening and stimulating the liver cells, which prevents toxins from entering the liver cells.

Do NOT use Legalon (Silymarin) if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Legalon (Silymarin)
• you have a history of cirrhosis of the liver

Contact your doctor right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Legalon (Silymarin):

Some medical conditions may interact with Legalon (Silymarin). Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Legalon (Silymarin). However, no specific interactions are known at this time.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your doctor if Legalon (Silymarin) may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your doctor before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Legalon (Silymarin):

Use Legalon (Silymarin) as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Dosing depends on the use and the source of the product.
• Use as directed on the package, unless instructed otherwise by your doctor.
• If you miss taking a dose of Legalon (Silymarin) for 1 or more days, there is no cause for concern. If your doctor recommended that you take it, try to remember your dose every day.

Ask your doctor any questions you may have about how to use Legalon (Silymarin).

Important safety information:

• Check with your doctor before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter.
• This product has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as safe and effective for any medical condition. The long-term safety of herbal products is not known. Before using any alternative medicine, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the risks of using this product during pregnancy. If you are or will be breast-feeding while using this product, check with your doctor to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Legalon (Silymarin):

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

• Mild diarrhea.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

• Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the hands, throat, mouth, face, lips, or tongue).

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

Proper storage of Legalon (Silymarin):

Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and light unless otherwise directed on the package label. Do not store in the bathroom. Most herbal products are not in childproof containers. Keep Legalon (Silymarin) out of the reach of children and away from pets.