Last updated on March 27, 2021
Detralex is used to relieve symptoms of leg venous insufficiency (swelling of the legs, pain, nocturnal cramps, difficulty in the legs) and exacerbations of exacerbated hemorrhoids.
Uses and active ingredients
Detralex is a formulation that increases the tone of the veins and protects the blood vessels (increases the resistance of small blood vessels). Detralex is indicated for the treatment of symptoms of venous insufficiency (swelling of the legs, pain, nocturnal cramps, difficulty in the legs) and exacerbations of the symptoms of exacerbated hemorrhoids.
The active substance is a micronised, purified flavonoid fraction. Each film-coated tablet contains 500 mg of micronized and purified flavonoid fractions (equivalent to 450 mg of diosmin and 50 mg of flavonoids calculated from hesperidine). The other ingredients are carboxymethylcarbamate A sodium, microcrystalline cellulose, gelatin, magnesium stearate, talc, glycerol, hypromellose, mac.
How to take Detralex
Always take Detralex exactly as your doctor has told you. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
The recommended dose for relieving symptoms of venous insufficiency is 2 tablets a day – one afternoon, and the other – in the evening, with meals.
In the case of acute hemorrhoids, 6 tablets a day for the first 4 days followed by 4 tablets a day for 3 days.
During the treatment, it is not recommended to sunbath, be in heat or stand for a long time. Avoid overweight, walking more, wearing special socks that stimulate the blood flow.
Detralex tablets are taken orally. Swallow the tablet with plenty of water.
Storage. Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not store above 25°C.
Packaging contains 30, 60 or 120 tablets.
Side-effects, precautions and interactions
Detralex should not be taken:
– if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to the active substance or to any of the excipients.
Take special care with:
– If you have symptoms suggestive of exacerbation of the hemorrhoids, detracex can be taken shortly. If symptoms persist, contact your doctor.
Like all medicines, Detralex can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The observed side effects are listed below.
– Common (affects less than 1 patient in 10, but more than 1 in 100): diarrhea, gastrointestinal upset, nausea, vomiting.
– Uncommon (affects less than 1 patient in 100 but more than 1 in 1000 people): colon (colon).
– Rare (affects less than 1 patient in 1,000 but more than 1 of 10,000): dizziness, headache, malaise, rash, pruritus, urticaria.
If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
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