| Veterinary Drugs and Treatments | While controlled studies demonstrating efficacy and a standardized
form and concentration of silymarin are lacking, it is being used to
treat a variety of liver diseases in humans and domestic companion
animals (birds, dogs, cats, horses, rabbits). It is mostly of interest in
treating chronic and acute liver disease, cirrhosis, and as a hepatoprotective
agent when hepatotoxic agents are ingested (e.g., Aminita
phalloide; “Death Cap Mushrooms”). |
