Autumn and spring are the time of exacerbation of chronic diseases. During this period, all the old sores make themselves felt. Those who have ever had problems with the work of the liver, not by hearsay, are aware of how important prevention is. Which hepatoprotective agent to choose - Karsil or Essentiale? The former has been known since Soviet times, but has not been fully studied yet, the latter has been very popular recently, has proved itself well, but does it deserve trust? Let's find answers to all the questions posed together.
Composition and analogues of the drug Karsil
First of all, it should be said that Karsil is a herbal preparation, in the composition of which the crushed fruits of milk thistle are spotted. This unique plant contains silymarin, a substance whose mechanism of action has not been sufficiently studied, but the results exceed all expectations. It interacts with toxins, neutralizing them, has a membrane-stabilizing effect, due to which the regeneration of liver cells is accelerated. Also, scientists note the antioxidant effect and the improvement of microcirculation processes during drug administration.
Analogues of Karsil:
- Legalon;
- Silegon;
- Silemar.
All of these drugs are in the composition of silymarin.
Karsil or Essentiale - which is better?
Essentiale also refers to hepatoprotectors, that is, drugs that have a protective effect on liver cells and accelerate the regeneration of this organ. Let's see what distinguishes Karsil from Essentiale. The effect of the latter is directed, first of all, to the elimination of multiple foci of liver damage. The main active substance, dilinoleoylphosphatidylcholine, belongs to the phospholipid and is also of vegetable origin. By their structure, phospholipids resemble endogenous membranes of the liver, and therefore successfully participate in cell division and regeneration.
Therefore, an unequivocal answer to the question what is better - Karsil, or Essentiale - can not be. These drugs, although they are used in one sphere, have a different effect. Therefore, you can take Karsil and Essentiale together. They complement each other.
At what diseases to accept Karsil and Essentiale forte?
Carlsil is shown in the following diseases:
- chronic hepatitis of various kinds;
- cirrhosis .
Essentiale forte is adopted for:
- hepatitis;
- cirrhosis and necrosis;
- diabetes mellitus;
- toxicosis.
An important factor is that Karsil can not be taken by pregnant and lactating women, as well as children under 12 years old, and Essentiale has no such contraindications.