Many people have vein problems. Especially often representatives of the weaker sex complain of such diseases. Indeed, the vascular mesh on the lower extremities brings not only physical, but also aesthetic discomfort.
The most popular drug that fights venous insufficiency is the Diosmin medication. Instructions for use, the price of this medicine and its properties will be presented below.
Packaging, composition and form of the drug
What form of release does the drug “Diosmin” have? Instructions for use states that this tool is available in the form of tablets. Covered with a film membrane, they contain such an active substance as diosmin.
As for the additional ingredients, they use magnesium stearate, calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, titanium dioxide, hyprolose or hydroxypropyl cellulose, macrogol, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate, sodium carboxymethyl starch, iron oxide and others.
The drug "Diosmin", the instruction, the price of which is presented below, goes on sale in blister packs that are placed in a pack of cardboard.
Pharmacology
What features are inherent in the Diosmin medication? The instruction claims that this tool has venoprotective, angioprotective and venotonic effects.
Taking this medicine can reduce the extensibility of the veins, reduce stagnation in them, increase the tone of the walls, and also normalize the condition of the capillaries, reduce their permeability and fragility, improve microcirculation and lymph flow.
The use of the drug in dosages recommended by the doctor leads to the elimination of clinical signs of chronic peripheral venous insufficiency.
Pharmacokinetics of the drug
What pharmacokinetic parameters does Diosmin have? The instruction states that this tool has a high absorption. Excretion of the active substance of the drug is carried out with urine and feces. The average half-life of the main components is about 11 hours.
Indications for use
When can a patient be prescribed Diosmin? The instruction reports that the following conditions are the main indications for taking the drug in question:
- acute hemorrhoids (for treatment, as well as strengthening vessels);
- peripheral venous insufficiency (treatment to reduce pain and heaviness in the legs).
Contraindications
The drug "Diosmin" in no case can be used:
- with increased sensitivity to its components;
- during breastfeeding;
- in childhood.
Diosmin tablets: instructions for use
The drug is intended for oral administration in the treatment of venous insufficiency. The dose of this medicine is selected individually. As a rule, it is 600 mg per day.
Tablets are taken in the morning (before breakfast) for two months. However, in the presence of severe forms of chronic lymphatic insufficiency, which are accompanied by swelling, cramps and pain, experts recommend treatment for at least 3-4 months.
With trophic changes or ulcers, the course of therapy is extended to six months or more. After 3 months, the treatment can be repeated.
In the presence of exacerbated hemorrhoids, the patient is prescribed a daily dose equal to 1200-1800 mg of the drug. In this case, tablets are taken with meals. Usually this treatment lasts about one week. But if required, the therapy is continued for another 4-8 weeks at 600 mg per day.
If treatment of chronic lymphatic insufficiency is carried out during pregnancy, then the medication is canceled half a month before the birth.
Side effects
In rare cases, with Diosmin treatment, a patient may experience vomiting, dizziness, gastrointestinal disturbances, weakness and headaches. Also noted the development of allergic reactions, especially in people who can not tolerate the main components of the drug.
Drug interaction
The combination of Diosmin with norepinephrine, epinephrine and serotonin increases their vasoconstrictor effect.
Taking this medicine with hesperidin creates an angioprotective effect. In addition, this combination corrects microcirculation and enhances the venotonic effect. In this regard, the mentioned substances are very often used to create medications intended for the treatment of various forms of venous insufficiency, heaviness in the legs, pain, convulsive conditions, trophic disorders and acute forms of hemorrhoid attack.
Special recommendations
It should be remembered that the treatment of exacerbated hemorrhoids requires a short-term intake of Diosmin. In this case, the drug is not a substitute for specific therapy of other causes of anal disorders. If symptoms persist, then conduct a proctological examination and review the treatment tactics.
People taking Diosmin should refrain from prolonged exposure to the sun, walk more , control their body weight, and sometimes wear stockings that improve blood circulation.
Price and analogues
The price of this drug in Russia is about 600 rubles for 30 tablets. As for Ukraine, in this state the medicine can be purchased for 190 hryvnias.
If necessary, the medication in question is replaced with such medicines as Venus, Venozol, Detralex, Phlebodia, Phlebofa and others. However, it should be noted that all of these analogues are much more expensive than Diosmin.
Reviews
Now you know how to take Diosmin. Instructions, price (Ukraine does not produce similar medicines) were presented above.
As for consumer reviews, most of them are positive. Patients claim that this tool effectively eliminates heaviness in the legs, swelling, and also significantly reduces vascular networks. For better therapy, experts recommend combining diosmin with hesperidin.