The generic name of silymarin is silymarin capsule, and the difference between silymarin and silymarin is different in composition, different mechanism of action, different indications, adverse reactions and contraindications. 1. Different ingredients: the main ingredient of silymarin capsule is silymarin; the main ingredient of silymarin is silymarin. 2. Different mechanism of action: Silymarin capsules can stabilize the liver cell membrane, protect the enzyme system of the liver cells, remove the active oxygen radicals in the liver cells, so as to improve the detoxification ability of the liver; silymarin has anti-peroxidation activity, which can limit certain hepatotoxic substances to penetrate into the cell interior, have a stabilizing effect on the liver cell membrane, prevent the loss of the dissolved cellular components, and enhance the repair and regeneration of the liver cell ability. It has different indications. 3. Different indications: Silymarin Capsules are auxiliary therapy for liver diseases. It is used for the recovery of liver function abnormality in acute and chronic hepatitis and fatty liver; Silymarin, the name of western medicine. The common dosage form is tablet and capsule. It is an anti-fatty liver drug. It is used for the supportive treatment of toxic liver injury, chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis. 4.Adverse reactions: Silymarin capsules mainly show mild gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, hiccups, chest tightness, etc.; Silymarin is occasionally found to have mild diarrhea. 5. Contraindications: hypersensitivity to silymarin capsules is prohibited; silymarin allergy is prohibited. Patients avoid long-term exposure of liver cells to poisons, taking hepatotoxic drugs, smoking, drinking alcohol, etc., pay attention to rest, do not stay up late, light diet. If you need to use the above drugs, you should take the drugs under the guidance of a doctor, and pay attention to liver function and other review.