In the article, we will consider the instructions for use, price and reviews for the Antistax preparation.
The drug is included in the pharmacological group of correctors and angioprotectors of blood microcirculation, and venotonics, that is, drugs that increase the tone of venous vessels. Thus, this medication is successfully used in the treatment of vein pathologies.
Reviews about Antistax are abundant.
Release forms and composition
In the pharmaceutical industry, the drug is presented in several forms: spray and gel for external use, capsules for oral administration.
Capsules are in packages, their number ranges from 20-320 in one pack. They contain dried red grape leaf extract. The auxiliary components are silicon oxide, corn starch, talc and magnesium stearate. The capsule shell contains purified water, gelatin, titanium dioxide and dyes. Their external characteristics are as follows: shade reddish, glossy. The powdery extract that they contain differs in the smell and shade of grape leaves. Reviews on Antistax capsules are mostly positive.
Gel for use externally is sold in tubes of 125 grams. It has a uniform consistency, the smell is pleasant. It is recommended to apply on the skin of the legs, which must be previously cleaned, while it should be lightly massaged. The epidermis is absorbed quickly, does not leave any marks on clothing.
The spray is available in cylinders (75 ml). This form is made for convenience, if you need to repeatedly use the tool every day. The spray should be sprayed onto the calf muscles of the legs. It is absorbed in just a few seconds. Eliminates fatigue while refreshing and cooling the legs.
If varicose veins are treated with medication, medication for external and internal use is often advised to be used at the same time. This allows you to achieve a better effect. Regarding the spray, I must say that this form of the drug was largely created for ease of use.
Indications for use
Below we consider the price and reviews of Antistax.
Instructions for use with capsules, gel and spray indicate that the drug is used as a prophylactic for the primary symptoms of the development of pathologies of blood vessels, if there are swelling of the lower extremities, tingling and numbness in them. As a rule, such signs indicate the initial stages of varicose veins and lymphostasis.
The drug is included in complex therapy for venous insufficiency to eliminate signs of pathology at an early stage of its development.
Antistax is desirable to use before surgery on the veins as a prophylactic, including to eliminate swelling and pain.
In the period after surgery and with chronic venous insufficiency , it is advisable to systematically use this tool in complex treatment. Experts advise taking capsules, as well as using a spray or gel. They have about the same price.
In the instructions to "Antistax" price and reviews are not indicated, they will be presented below.
Dosage and application features
It is advisable to drink capsules two in the morning before eating, without chewing. The therapeutic course can be equal to three months. Depending on the stage and nature of the pathology, as well as the intensity of the manifestation of its symptoms, an individual period of use and dosage can be prescribed.
For prevention, a specialist can recommend the simultaneous administration of capsules (two pieces per day) and gel for ten days or one month.
You need to apply the gel on clean skin of the lower extremities, preferably twice a day. With severe pain, it is advisable to use a spray throughout the day. Before applying the product, the can should be shaken, and then sprayed in a vertical position from a distance of ten centimeters. After this, you need to rub the medicine into the skin with massaging movements, moving to the thigh from the ankle.
If no improvement is observed within six weeks of capsule use, it is recommended to undergo an additional examination or replace the drug with an analog.
Contraindications and possible side effects
Adverse events in this drug occur in rare cases. However, allergic reactions to the spray and gel are not excluded. They are expressed in the form of an itchy rash, redness and urticaria. If such reactions appear on the drug, you must stop using it, and eliminate allergic symptoms with anti-inflammatory drugs.
According to reviews of Antistax, when taking capsules, vomiting, discomfort in the stomach, or nausea can rarely occur. Thus, the medicine is contraindicated for those patients who have intolerance to one or another of its components. People with diabetes should also consider that each capsule contains glucose (7.5 milligrams).
The drug is not recommended for patients who have not reached adulthood. Nursing mothers and pregnant women should not take capsules, since there have been no studies of their safety for the baby and fetus.
Gels and sprays cannot be used if there are scratches on the skin, open wounds or other injuries.
There are no restrictions on the use of the drug comprehensively, along with other drugs. This is confirmed by the instructions for "Antistax." According to reviews, analogues of the drug are no less effective.
Analogs
Since Antistax contains unique natural ingredients in its composition, it does not have structural analogues, that is, for the active substance. Medicines characterized by a similar mechanism of influence, and intended for the treatment of varicose veins of the legs, are the following: “Eskuzan”, “Agapurin”, “Cinnasan”, “Anavenol”, “Ultralan”, “Vazoket”, “Troxerutin”, “Venarus” , "Stilamin", "Venitan", "Doksilek", "Rutin", "Venolife", "Ralofekt", "Venoflebin", "Lyoton 1000", "Hepatrombin", "Indovazin", "Detralex".
Reviews on the counterparts of Antistax will be discussed below.
Precautions and special instructions
The capsule of the drug contains glucose, and therefore, patients with diabetes need to take Antistax very carefully. Avoid contact with the spray or gel on the mucous membranes, as irritation may occur. If during therapy on the extremities redness is observed, tension, pain or burning is felt, it is necessary to consult a specialist, as this may indicate thrombophlebitis. Treatment can be continued only after medical consultation. The drug does not affect the patient's ability to drive a vehicle or activity that requires increased attention and high speed reactions. It is dispensed in pharmacies without a prescription.
Reviews about Antistax
Judging by the reviews of the drug, we can conclude that Antistax is well tolerated by people, does not cause a negative reaction and is generally safe for health. However, regarding its effectiveness, the opinions of patients were divided. Some patients praise this drug and claim that it allows you to get a positive effect. Most often, good reviews about the drug in the form of a spray and gel.
This tool copes well with pathologies only at an early stage. In a more serious situation, you need to contact a specialist and choose the treatment that is more suitable.
There are reviews about analogues of the product. People praise Rutin and Venolife. They give a visible result in a short period of time. The Detralex drug is also popular.
Doctors opinions
Reviews about the "Antistax" by the doctors are also divided. Some believe that the drug is full, while others advise using it only to prevent varicose veins to people who are located to it.
In conclusion, the advantages and disadvantages of the drug can be noted.
Pros: the plant base determines its full safety, is suitable for many patients, since contraindications for use are minimal. It fights well with signs of pathologies of venous vessels: pain, swelling, bloating, cramps, heaviness in the legs. After using the drug, a persistent effect is noted.
According to reviews, the price of Antistax is slightly overpriced. The positive effect is most often in the early stages of the disease. It does not give a quick result, in order to achieve it, you need to take the drug regularly for three weeks. The greatest efficiency is achieved with the combined use of a spray / gel and capsules, and therefore significant costs are required.