What diseases does Diosfort treat?

Diosfort is a drug that acts on the venous system, used in the treatment of certain pathologies. So what is Diosfort, what disease does Diosfort treat and how to use this drug?

Diosfort is produced in the form of film-coated tablets, the main ingredient in each tablet is Diosmin 600mg.
Diosmin has an effect on the vascular system returning to the heart, specifically:
On veins, this active ingredient has the effect of reducing the stretchiness of the veins and reducing stagnation in the veins. On the microcirculation, this active substance has the effect of normalizing capillary permeability and increasing capillary strength.

Diosfort 600mg is indicated in the following cases:
Treatment of chronic venous insufficiency leading to varicose veins, spider veins, edema, dermatitis, deep vein thrombosis, venous ulcers and hemorrhoids . Symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency: Heaviness in the legs (swelling, pain, tingling, cramps and sharp pain in the legs), pain that increases when standing, less pain when lifting the leg, swelling of the legs (edema), redness in the legs feet and ankles, changes in skin color around the ankles, thickening of the skin on the legs and ankles. Diosfort 600mg is contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity to diosmin or any of its ingredients.
Use caution when using Diosfort in the following cases:
People are using other drugs while being treated with Diosfort. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Women are breastfeeding. People with a history of cancer. The efficacy and safety of Diosfort have not been established in children. Therefore, Diosfort should not be given to children.

How to take Diosfort 600mg: The drug is used orally, as prescribed by the doctor.
Dosage of Diosfort drug should be according to the doctor's prescription, the recommended dose is as follows:
Treatment of varicose veins, spider veins, edema, stasis dermatitis and/or venous ulcers: Use dose 1 tablet/day. The duration of treatment can be more than 4-8 weeks. For venous ulcers, treatment can last up to several months. Treatment of acute hemorrhoids: Use a dose of 3 tablets / day, divided into 3 times, taken for 4 days. Then take 2 tablets / day, divided into 2 times for the next 9 days or as directed by the doctor. After the unpleasant symptoms of acute hemorrhoids have disappeared, you can use the maintenance dose of 1 tablet per day.

During the use of Diosfort you may encounter some side effects. Common side effects of Diosfort include:
Insomnia, fatigue, dizziness, anxiety, cramps, drowsiness. Heart palpitations, low blood pressure. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion. Less common side effects of Diosfort include: Colitis.
Rare side effects of Diosfort include:
Headache, fatigue, dizziness. Rash, itching, urticaria under the skin. Side effects of unknown frequency with Diosfort include: Angioedema, swelling of the face, lips and eyelids.
When experiencing side effects of Diosfort, you should stop using it and notify your doctor or immediately go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.

You need to tell your doctor if you are using the following drugs: Chlorzoxazone, Diclofenac and Metronidazole . Because diosmin in the drug significantly reduces the half-life and increases the AUC values ​​of these drugs, it may be due to an effect on the CYP2E1 metabolizing enzyme.
Diosfort is a drug that acts on the venous system, used in the treatment of certain pathologies. To ensure effective use and avoid unwanted side effects, users need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor.
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