Rutoven – indications, dosage, contraindications, side effects of the drug for venous insufficiency

Rutoven is a drug recommended for the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency and its symptoms, in swelling of the lower legs, a feeling of heaviness in the legs, tingling sensation. Troxerutin contained in the drug has a protective effect on the veins. Rutoven in the form of a gel is available at a pharmacy without a prescription.

(Herbapol Poznań)

form, dose, packaging availability category the active substance
gel 0,02 g / g (30 g) OTC (over-the-counter) trokserutyna (troxerutin)

ACTION

Rutoven is a drug that reduces the permeability of capillaries, a derivative of rutin.

Rutoven – indications and dosage

Rutoven contains the active ingredient troxetouine, which improves blood and lymph flow. The drug is recommended for the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency and its symptoms, leg swelling, a feeling of heaviness in the legs and a tingling sensation.

Dosage

  1. Topically 3 × / day for 2-3 weeks.

Rutoven and contraindications

Contraindications to the use of Rutoven are:

  1. hypersensitivity to any component of the preparation,
  2. use on mucous membranes and damaged skin surface,
  3. taking by pregnant women and during breastfeeding.

Rutoven – warnings

  1. The safety of Rutoven in children has not been established, consult a doctor before using the preparation in children.
  2. Ask your doctor for advice before using Rutoven while pregnant or breastfeeding.
  3. The drug is intended for external use, topically on the skin.
  4. Protect your eyes and mucous membranes from contact with the drug.
  5. The ethyl parahydroxybenzoate contained in the drug may cause allergic reactions (including delayed ones).
  6. Rutoven can cause localized skin irritation (including contact dermatitis) because it contains bronopol.
  7. There is no information on the influence of the drug on the ability to drive vehicles and operate machinery / machines.

Rutoven – interactions

There are no data on the interaction of Rutoven with other drugs.

Rutoven – side effects

During the treatment with Rutoven, sensitive people may experience allergic reactions: reddening of the skin, hives.

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