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Daflon is under preliminary research for its potential use in treating vein diseases, [5] or hemorrhoids. [6] It is sold as a drug in France, [7] [8] Spain, [9] Malaysia [10] [11] and Belgium. There is moderate certainty evidence for the effectiveness of daflon for slightly reducing oedema compared to placebo in the treatment of chronic venous ...
Calcium dobesilate is a vasoprotective.It is the calcium salt of dobesilic acid.It is a synthetic molecule with the ability to reduce capillary permeability in the body. In Switzerland the drug is sold by the pharmaceutical company OM Pharma under the trade name of Doxium in capsules containing 500 mg of active ingredient.
Diosmin is a dietary supplement used to aid treatment of hemorrhoids and venous diseases, i.e., chronic venous insufficiency including spider and varicose veins, leg swelling , stasis dermatitis and venous ulcers. [1] The mechanism of action of Diosmin and other phlebotonics is undefined, [1] and clinical evidence of benefit is limited. [1]
Hydroxyethylrutosides are used in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency [2] and hypertensive microangiopathy. [3] Oxerutins work by reducing leakage from the small blood vessels (capillaries). [4] Hydroxyethylrutosides have been used as an alternative to horse chestnut preparations containing aescin. Typical doses are in the order of ...
Domperidone has no officially established dosage for increasing milk supply, but most published studies have used 10 mg three times daily for 4 to 10 days (30 mg per day). [ 36 ] The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expressed concerns about serious adverse side effects and concerns about its effectiveness. [ 34 ]
Side effects of therapy with oral iron are most often diarrhea or constipation and epigastric abdominal discomfort. Taken after a meal, side effects decrease, but there is an increased risk of interaction with other substances. Side effects are dose-dependent, and the dose may be adjusted. The patient may notice that their stools become black.
Mebeverine is an anticholinergic but its mechanism of action is not known; it appears to work directly on smooth muscle within the gastrointestinal tract and may have an anaesthetic effect, may affect calcium channels, and may affect muscarinic receptors.
Codeine/paracetamol, also called codeine/acetaminophen and co-codamol, is a compound analgesic, comprising codeine phosphate and paracetamol (acetaminophen). Codeine/paracetamol is used for the relief of mild to moderate pain when paracetamol or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; such as ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen) alone do not sufficiently relieve symptoms.