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Venotonin is used to treat the symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency of various origins (edema, calf cramps, itching, pain and a feeling of heaviness in the legs), in the early stage of post-thrombotic syndrome, varicose leg ulcers and haemorrhoids. In addition, in post-traumatic and postoperative soft tissue edema.
Venoton’s (Phytopharm Klęka)
| form, dose, packaging | availability category | the active substance |
| caps. 0,125 g (65 caps.) | OTC (over-the-counter) | standardized horse chestnut extract (hippocastani extract (standardized)) |
ACTION
Venotonin is a drug that reduces the permeability of capillaries, triterpene saponin.
Venotonin – indications and dosage
Venotonin is a capsule medicine that contains horse chestnut extract. It is used to treat the symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency different origins:
- swelling
- calf cramps
- itching
- pain and a feeling of heaviness in the legs,
- early post-thrombotic syndrome,
- varicose leg ulcers and anal varices,
- post-traumatic and postoperative swelling of soft tissues.
Dosage: orally, 1–3 capsules 2 × / day
Venotonin and contraindications
A contraindication to the use of Venotonin is allergy to any of its ingredients.
Venotonin – warnings
- Venotonin contains lactose; people with an intolerance to certain sugars should consult a doctor before taking the preparation.
- Before taking Venotonin during pregnancy or breastfeeding, consult your doctor.
- There is no information on the influence of the preparation on the ability to drive vehicles and operate equipment / machines.
Venotonin – interactions
There are no known interactions of Venotonin with other drugs.
Venotonin – side effects
Gastrointestinal disturbances or allergic reactions may occur.