Venitan – indications, dosage, contraindications, side effects

Venitan is used in ailments related to varicose veins or inflammation of the peripheral superficial veins, in pain and swelling in the legs and hematomas. It is a drug that reduces the permeability of capillaries. The drug in the form of a gel is dispensed at a pharmacy without a prescription.

I’m stretching (Lek dd / Lek Polska)

form, dose, packaging availability category the active substance
gel (50 g) OTC (over-the-counter) escyna (escin)

SUBSTANCE 1 g contains 0,01 g of escin

ACTION

Venitan – a drug that reduces the permeability of capillaries, triterpene saponin.

Venitan – indications and dosage

Venitan treats ailments related to varicose veins or inflammation of the peripheral superficial veins, leg pain and swelling, hematomas.

Dosage: Apply a thin layer of Venitan gel several times a day to the affected areas of the lower limbs. If necessary, wrap it with an elastic bandage.

Venitan and contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any component of the drug is a contraindication to the use of Venitan.

Venitan – warnings

  1. Venitan in the form of a gel is intended for external application to the skin.
  2. Do not use on injured or inflamed skin.
  3. Before using Venitan in pregnant women or during breastfeeding, it is essential to consult a doctor.
  4. The gel should not be used in children under 12 years of age (no clinical experience).
  5. The drug can cause contact dermatitis because it contains sorbic acid.

Venitan with other drugs

The interaction of Venitan with other drugs is not known.

Venitan – side effects

Hypersensitivity reactions such as redness and itching of the skin may very rarely occur when using Venitan cream. If they occur, treatment should be discontinued and a doctor consulted.

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