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With increasing age, blood vessels are more and more vulnerable to damage and disease as they lose their elasticity and resistance. Detralex is a drug intended for patients struggling with cardiovascular problems. Detralex works by preventing blood vessel diseases, increasing the tone of the veins and reducing the permeability of capillaries. Treatment with the preparation, however, must be strictly supervised by a doctor.
Detralex – action and application
Detralex is a drug in the form of film-coated tablets. The role of the active ingredient is played diosmin i that’s hesperity – each tablet contains 0,45 and 0,05 g of these substances, respectively. There are 30 tablets in a box. Detralex is a preparation dispensed in a pharmacy only on prescription, and his Dinner it is about 36 zlotys.
An indication venous circulation insufficiency of the lower extremities may be for the use of this drug, which is manifested by a feeling of heaviness in the legs, pain or cramps during sleep. Detralex is a preparation often included in symptomatic treatment in case of worsening of symptoms related to haemorrhoids. Admission may be justified by the desire to prevent the formation of bruises, hematomas or spider veins on the lower extremities. The tablets should be taken orally, dose however, it is prescribed by a doctor and depends on the type and severity of the symptoms. Action prepared Detralex it is quite intense, so remember that the therapy should be short-term. In the case of circulatory disorders in the lower extremities, the effectiveness of the therapy can be intensified by an appropriate lifestyle and care for the circulatory system: avoiding the sun, wearing special stockings regulating blood flow and vascular elasticity, avoiding prolonged standing.
The manufacturer of the drug Detralex is the Delf company.
Detralex – contraindications and side effects
A contraindication for taking the preparation Detralex is allergic or hypersensitive to any of the ingredients of the preparation. Before starting the treatment, you should report to your doctor that you are taking any other medications. The drug should always be applied as prescribed by a doctor, and any deviation may be dangerous to health and adversely affect the condition of the patient’s bloodstream. Just like any preparation, Detralex can induce side effects. Most often, these are disorders of the digestive system, which, however, are not a reason to stop the treatment. Detralex it does not affect the driving of motor vehicles, and in the event of any side effects or causing discomfort, see your doctor as soon as possible. When it comes to taking the preparation during pregnancy, the decision to introduce the treatment should depend on the patient’s condition and the doctor’s recommendation. Due to the fact that there are not enough studies to determine the effect of the active substances on lactation or fetal development, it is not recommended to take the drug during pregnancy i breastfeeding.
- Other preparations containing diosmin include, among others Alfavic, Diosminex Max, Daflon or Venalex.