Function of Legalon & key message
Legalon HK

The high absorption  formulation of Legalon® has been proven to be effective with 3 major functions and pharmacological effects, i.e., antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antifibrotic.4

With the mechanisms in hepatoprotection, Legalon® is associated with 5 advantages,

Including:

  • stabilisation of hepatocyte membranes, 4
  • antioxidant activity, 4
  • stimulation of protein synthesis, 4
  • normalisation of phospholipid metabolism, 4
  • maintenance of glutathione reserves in the liver.4

Clinical trial has proven that Legalon® is effective in reducing liver enzyme levels alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and γ-glutamyl transferase (GGT) in 8 weeks.5

Besides, Legalon® was demonstrated to improve symptoms related to liver problems, such as tiredness, flatulence, upper abdominal complaints, eating problem, itchiness, and yellowing of skin.2

Ingredient of Legalon: Milk Thistle

The active ingredient of Legalon® is milk thistle fruit extract.9 It contains silymarin, which is calculated as silibinin.9 Milk thistle is a plant originated from Europe and its above ground parts and seeds are used to make medicine .10 In most cases, milk thistle is taken by mouth for liver-related problems.10 One capsule of Legalon® has 173.0-186.7mg of dry extract from the fruits of the milk thistle, which is equivalent to 140mg of silymarin.9

Dosage & administration
Adults and adolescents
Unless otherwise prescribed, adults and adolescents aged 12 years and above shall take 3 times daily 1 hard capsule of Legalon® 140.
The hard capsules are to be taken unchewed with an appropriate amount of liquid. 9

The effectiveness and side effects of the product may vary among individuals, please read the package insert before use. You may also consult healthcare professionals for more details. 

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References：

1. Post-White J, et al. Interg Can Ther. 2007;6(2):104-109

2. Gillessen A, et al. Adv Ther. 2020;37(4):1279-1301.

3. Abenavoli L, et al. Phytother Res. 2018;32:2202-2213.

4. Butorova LI, et al. Exp Clin Gast. 2010;3:85-91.

5. Albrecht M, et al. Z Klin Med. 1992;47:87-92.

6. Legalon 140 Cap 140mg Registration. Hong Kong Department of Health. Available at : https://www.drugoffice.gov.hk/eps/drug/productDetail/en/pharmaceutical_trade/145094. Accessed Nov 2024.

7. Singh RP, et al. Car.2002;23(3):499-510 .

8. Data on file

9. Legalon 140 Cap 140mg Package Insert: Version June 2024.

10. WebMD. Available at: https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-138/milk-thistle. Accessed Nov 2024.

# According to a clinical study involving 2,637 individuals with liver problems, at the end of a 8-week treatment with silymarin, the liver enzyme levels (ALT and AST) of half of the populatio were within normal ranges.

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+ According to an animal study report.

PM-LEG-24-112109 Nov 2024