“Venolife” is a drug that has an antithrombotic effect, has venotonic and angioprotective effects, and promotes tissue regeneration. The drug is used externally, thanks to its use it is possible to improve the condition of blood vessels and to avoid the formation of blood clots.
One of the most common diseases that affect the vessels is varicose veins. If the disease is started, severe complications may appear - trophic ulcers, thromboses. To get rid of varicose veins, experts often recommend Venolife. Instructions for use characterize it as a tool that has a wide spectrum of action. The drug relieves heaviness in the legs and swelling, has the necessary therapeutic effect for bruises, sprains, injuries.
Composition, release form of Venolife
Venolife is available in two forms - ointment and gel. The composition includes active substances: dexpanthenol (50 milligrams per 1 gram of the drug), sodium heparin (2.5 milligrams per 1 gram of the drug), troxerutin (20 milligrams per 1 gram of the drug). Of the auxiliary components in the composition of the Venolife drug, the instructions for use display phenylethyl alcohol, which is a bactericidal substance, propylene glycol, trometamol, carbomer 940 (carbomer 980), and purified water.
pharmachologic effect
The effect of the drug is due to the substances presented in its composition:
- Heparin is an anticoagulant that eliminates inflammation, positively affects the fibrinolytic qualities of blood and the regenerative processes that occur in connective tissue, and inhibits the activity of hyaluronidase. This component also does not allow the formation of blood clots. Due to heparin, the Venolife preparation (analogues with the same active substance exist) increases blood flow in those areas where it is used.
- Dexpanthenol (provitamin B5), penetrating the skin, is converted into pantothenic acid, which is necessary for some biochemical processes (acetylation, oxidation). This component improves metabolism, participates in tissue regeneration, and promotes better absorption of heparin.
- Troxerutin - this substance provides an angioprotective effect. Having an effect on blood vessels, troxerutin strengthens them, reduces permeability, stimulates trophic processes in tissues, normalizes microcirculation. This component allows you to cope with edema, stagnation of blood in the veins and inflammation.
- Phenylethyl alcohol is a preservative antiseptic that has a bactericidal effect. Thanks to phenylethyl alcohol, it is possible to exclude infection of damaged skin.
Indications for the use of the drug "Venolife"
"Venolife" instructions for use allows you to assign in the following cases:
- injuries that lead to damage to the soft tissues - dislocations, hematomas, sprains;
- trophic-microcirculatory disorders, edematous-pain syndrome, developed due to problems with the veins of the lower extremities (venous insufficiency): chronic lymphostasis and thrombophlebitis, acute thrombophlebitis, post-thrombophlebitis syndrome, varicose veins;
- the need to speed up regeneration.
It is allowed to use the drug by women who have a baby or breastfeed.
Contraindications to the use of Venolife
Venolife gel and ointment, analogues of the drug, like most other drugs, have some contraindications. The instructions attached to the Venolife tool state in which cases its use is undesirable. The use of the drug is not allowed in the presence of such contraindications:
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug;
- open wounds, injuries with abundant exudation, wounds in which the infection was brought.
The use of the drug, the dosage of Venolife
The tool is used several times a day (2-3 times). A small amount of gel or ointment is applied in a massaging motion to the affected areas so that a thin protective layer forms on the skin.
The original drug or an analogue of Venolife Gel is evenly distributed over the desired areas of the skin and gently rubbed. It is important that the movements are light and the product is completely absorbed. Usually, therapy lasts about three weeks, with relapses, the drug is used 2-3 times during the year.
In trophic ulcers, when the amount of exudate is minimal, the wound is exempted from exudate and necrotic tissue, then 3% hydrogen peroxide, a solution of furacilin (1: 5000) or chlorhexidine bigluconate (0.05%) are used. After treatment, the wound is dried and covered with Venolife ointment. Movements must be very careful so that damaged skin is not injured even more.
The drug covers the entire affected area and the surrounding skin. The wound is closed with a sterile gauze dressing, which is changed every day. In those cases when the dressing is not used, the drug should be used twice a day. The exact duration of treatment with Venolife instructions, reviews do not display, it all depends on the severity of the condition and the dynamics of positive changes. Basically it is 2-3 weeks. The need to use the drug after this period is determined by the doctor.
Side effects of Venolife
Venolife can lead to the development of allergic reactions. Such manifestations are noted in places treated with the drug. Among the undesirable reactions of the body are itching and rash, hyperemia. To avoid such side effects as allergic reactions, you should carefully read the composition of the product and carefully read the instructions.
The use of the drug does not lead to an overdose. To date, it has not been noticed that Venolife, analogues of the drug can be used in a dose that causes an overdose.
special instructions
"Venolife" in the form of a gel and ointment is not suitable for use in ophthalmic practice. The drug is not intended for rectal and intravaginal administration.
Analogs of Venolife
Preparations with a similar effect are produced and those containing the same active components as in the gel, Venolife ointment.
According to the active substances, the substitute for Venolife is an analogue of Troxevasin Neo, a medication that is also intended for external use.
If the patient’s body is sensitive to the components of the original drug, the doctor may prescribe another drug with a similar therapeutic effect, such as Venabos or heparin ointment.
In addition to intolerance to the components of the original drug, there is another reason why substitutes for Venolife are chosen, because analogues are cheaper.
From other substitutes, you can choose "Venitan", "Heparoid Zentiva." There are several other options for substitutes for Venolife - Lioton 1000, Lavenum, Troxerutin, Heparin Sodium, Venosan, Hepatrombin, Trombless, Viatromb, Indovazin.
Many types of medicines are produced that are similar to Venolife. An analogue can be selected only after consulting a doctor.
Reviews about the drug "Venolife"
Reviews of people who used Venolife confirm the possibility of developing adverse allergic reactions in certain parts of the body.
As for the combination of the drug with other drugs, the result is unknown, since there are no such reviews. Women who used it during pregnancy speak well of Venolife.
Before starting treatment with Venolife, reviews, analogues are studied by many patients. It is important not only to get acquainted with this information, but also to visit a doctor to understand whether it is possible to use Venolife ointment or gel in your case.
Analysis of customer reviews showed that, using only one tool, it will not be possible to get rid of your problem quickly and completely. Therefore, there is a need for complex treatment. Such therapy is most effective.
A positive result in reviews is rarely described. If Venolife is planned to be used as a remedy whose action is aimed at improving well-being in case of venous insufficiency, it is worth knowing that this drug rarely provides the necessary result. Judging by the reviews, in many cases there is no positive effect of treatment with Venolife, regardless of whether a gel or ointment was used.
As a means of prevention, the medicine is also ineffective: the vascular network does not always disappear. In the same way, not in all cases it is possible to get rid of swelling and a feeling of heaviness in the legs.
Only after consultation with a doctor, you can use the drug "Venolife", instructions for use, analogues of which are described above.
According to medical experts, it is not so easy to get rid of venous insufficiency. To eliminate it, you need to be treated for a very long time using various means and methods.