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Calcium Dobesilate

Calcium Dobesilate

It acts on the capillary wall by regulating the impaired physiological functions-increased permeability and decreased resistance. It opposes the breakdown of collagen and reduces plasma and blood hyperviscosity improving blood flow and tissue irrigation. It indirectly increases lymphatic drainage which reduces oedema

Indications

Treatment of primary varicose veins, secondary varicose veins and post-thrombotic syndrome. Adjuvant treatment or stripping and scleropathy.


Dosage

Generally 1-2 cap per day taken with meals.May be taken for a few weeks to several months according to the disease.


Contra-Indications

Hypersensitivity.


Special Precautions

In case of severe renal insufficiency requiring dialysis, the dose should be reduced. In the case of skin rash and fever, treatment should be stopped. Pregnancy: Contraindicated. Lactation: Contraindicated. Elderly: May be used.


Side Effects

Nausea, diarrhoea, skin rash.


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