Also called: Broken bone. A fracture is a break, usually in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open or compound fracture. Fractures commonly happen because of car accidents, falls or sports injuries. Other causes are low bone density and osteoporosis, which cause weakening of the bones.
Milk Thistle Side Effects. Milk thistle is generally considered safe and well-tolerated, with very few cases of side effects ever reported. The most common side effects arenât serious and include gastrointestinal upset, such as a mild laxative effect.
Milk Thistle Dosages. For antioxidant effects and for allergic rhinitis 140 milligrams of silymarin is the suggested dose to be taken three times daily for three weeks. A 200 mg dose milk thistle condensed extract usually contains about 140 mg silymarin at 70% extract.