In the article, we consider the instructions for use and reviews for the Detralex drug.
Many people experience leg problems with age. This, in particular, applies to the state of veins. Among the drugs that can successfully treat many pathologies caused by circulatory defects, primarily in the lower extremities, is Detralex. Reviews about him are abundant.
Characteristic
The drug is among the angioprotective and venotonic drugs. This means that it helps to restore the disturbed activity of the veins, lowers the permeability of the vascular walls, and increases tone. Thanks to these features, Detralex is successfully used in the treatment of diseases such as hemorrhoids, varicose veins and thrombophlebitis.
Detralex contains five natural flavonoid components. The main component is diosmin. These substances have a tonic effect on the veins. They reduce their extensibility, improve drainage, reduce the permeability of the vascular walls, strengthen the ability of capillaries to maintain integrity during mechanical stress, and reduce the possibility of stagnation.
In addition, Detralex helps to reduce the interaction between endothelium and leukocytes, reduces leukocyte adhesion. This helps to reduce the negative impact of inflammatory mediators on venous valves and vascular walls. The condition of the veins as a result is normalized, or varicose disease develops, which is characterized by increased fatigue of the lower extremities and swelling, slows down. Reviews on the use of Detralex confirm this.
In addition, the drug is also used for hemorrhoids. This disease, caused by defects in the tone of the veins of the anus, causes patients a lot of trouble, no less than varicose veins. However, with hemorrhoids, drug treatment should be combined with the use of creams and suppositories, a therapeutic diet.
By the way, in the treatment of pathologies of leg veins, it is also necessary to resort to additional methods - wear special shoes that improve blood circulation in the lower extremities, tights, socks and stockings that massage the legs. It is also necessary to limit the direct sunlight from entering the surface of the epidermis with diseased veins, and not allow yourself heavy physical exertion when the legs are very tired and tensed. Those who have continuous sedentary work, for example, in the office, need to take breaks.
It is also necessary to exclude bad habits - drinking and smoking.
Release form
The drug "Detralex" is made only in the form of tablets, which are coated with a film coating. Other forms of release - for example, ointments or suppositories - do not exist. Tablets can have two dosages - 1 or 0.5 grams. In a tablet with a dosage of 500 mg, diosmin accounts for 450 mg, for the rest of the flavonoids - 50 mg (with the calculation of hesperidin). Packages in which 30, 15 and 60 tablets are produced. In addition, tablets contain such auxiliary substances as water, sodium laurisulfate, talc, iron oxide, microcellulose, glycerol, sodium carboxymethyl starch, magnesium stearate, gelatin, macrogol, titanium dioxide and magnesium stearate.
There are no references to Detralex candles in the instructions for use. The price and reviews on the commercially available release form will be presented below.
The drug is manufactured by the French pharmaceutical company “Laboratory Servier”, in Russia is produced under license by the organization “Serdix”. In pharmacies dispensed without a prescription.
Not indicated in the instructions for use and Detralex forte.
According to reviews, the price of commercially available tablets is somewhat overpriced. It varies depending on their amount in a pack and dosage. The average cost of a package with 30 tablets of 0.5 grams is 700 rubles. For 60 tablets with a dose of 1 gram - 2500 rubles.
Below we consider reviews about the price. Ointment "Detralex" is also not mentioned in the instructions for use.
You can store the drug for four years, the place should not be accessible to children.
Indications for use
The drug "Detralex" has a wide scope of use. Indications for use of the drug are divided into several main types, including:
- symptomatic therapy of chronic venous insufficiency;
- symptomatic treatment of chronic or acute hemorrhoids;
- preparation for surgical procedures for chronic venous insufficiency and recovery after surgery;
- recovery from hemorrhoid-related interventions.
Advantages of the drug
The drug can be used both as an independent tool, and as an integral component of complex treatment. Its advantages include the possibility of use at any age, even for the treatment of elderly patients.
Studies have proven that the Detralex drug is highly effective in the treatment of hemorrhoids and varicose veins, to a moderate extent in the treatment of lymphatic edema. There are numerous reviews about this.
Instructions for Detralex
The optimal ratio of dosage and effect is ensured if one gram of the active substance is taken during the day.
In pathologies of the lower extremities, the usual dose is two tablets per day, 500 mg each. In some cases, two tablets are prescribed twice a day during the first week. Most often they are taken with meals, in the evening and in the morning. Tablets should be swallowed and not chewed. The treatment course is prescribed by a specialist, however, as a rule, it lasts at least a month. The maximum allowable course duration is one year.
If symptoms of the disease occur after discontinuation of the drug, the doctor has the right to prescribe an additional course to the patient.
With hemorrhoids
If a person has acute hemorrhoids, tablets are taken for no more than one week. But its dosage in such a situation is greater. You should drink six tablets a day - three in the morning and three in the evening. A similar scheme should be followed for four days. The remaining three days to drink less - two tablets in the morning and evening. If necessary, the treatment course is extended, but this requires the permission of a specialist. But this is usually not required, since the effect is noticeable after a few days.
Typically, with chronic hemorrhoids, the following scheme is followed - twice a day, two tablets for a week, after which the dosage is reduced to two tablets per day at a time. The duration of the course can be equal to 2-3 months.
Reviews on the use of Detralex and the price should be consulted in advance.
Contraindications
The drug has a small number of contraindications. First of all, this is intolerance to the constituent substances of the drug. In addition, it should not be taken to children under the age of majority.
"Detralex" is not recommended for use with open trophic ulcers and bleeding defects.
Combining drug treatment with alcohol is undesirable, as they reduce the effectiveness of the treatment. In addition, with their simultaneous administration, the likelihood of side effects increases.
Side effects
According to reviews of Detralex, the drug has few side effects. There may be discomfort in the stomach and intestines - vomiting, abdominal pain, nausea and dyspepsia. In addition, there may be drops in blood pressure, general malaise, headaches and dizziness. Skin reactions such as urticaria and rash are not excluded. Very rarely angioedema occurs.
The drug does not affect the reaction rate, that is, you can use it to people who drive complex mechanisms or vehicles.
Currently, there is no information about the negative interaction of Detralex with other drugs.
If an overdose occurs, side effects can be very pronounced. Its symptomatic treatment is the use of enterosorbents, as well as gastric lavage.
If hemorrhoid surgery was performed, then the drug is taken on a tablet twice a day. In this case, taking the medicine is combined with other therapeutic methods, such as dieting, using creams and suppositories, rubbing the skin around the wounds with paraffin oil.
Existing analogues
The pharmaceutical industry offers many generic drugs and drugs that contain any of the active ingredients. Everyone has differences in cost, and in some cases - in the composition.
Detralex has absolute analogues - the Russian Venozol and Venarus. The first drug has such dosage forms as gel and cream. In the composition of these funds there is also hesperidin and diosmin. “Venarus” costs from 500 to 1500 rubles, which depends on its dose. Cream "Venozol" can be purchased by any category of patients, as it costs about 150 rubles.
The German analogue “Vakozet” and the phrase “Phlebodia” have one active component - diosmin. One tablet has a dosage of 600 mg.
Analogs of the drug are also Antistax, Troxevasin, Ginkor Fort and Troxerutin. They have an identical purpose - venotonic and angioprotective action, but their composition includes other active components.
Reviews about Detralex
Doctors and patients often respond positively to the drug.
The tool is used to treat thrombophlebitis, and people were pleased with its high effectiveness. It is well tolerated by the body, however, for this it is necessary to adhere to medical recommendations.
In a short time, Detralex, according to reviews, copes with aching pains in the lower extremities, eliminates swelling. In chronic diseases, it is used in courses. Although a rather high cost is noted, the result justifies such costs.
"Detralex" is taken as a support tool for foot pathologies. Thanks to him, the pain recedes. The effect persists even between courses.
The undoubted advantages are effectiveness, the possibility of use during pregnancy, the absence of serious negative phenomena. The disadvantages include the need for prolonged use and high cost.
We reviewed the Detralex medication instructions, price and reviews.