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Introduction

Expert Advice

Take this medicine with meals. 

In adults it is recommended to take 2 tablets daily.

Dosage may increase according to severity of condition.

Primary Uses

Indications

This medication is used in the treatment of circulatory disorder (heart disease) in women, heavy limbs (blood flow from the legs to the heart is impaired), varicose veins (enlarged, swollen, and twisting veins), sequela (consequence of a previous disease) of phlebitis (inflammation of a vein), premenstrual syndrome (combination of emotional, physical and psychological disturbances occurring after a woman’s ovulation; release of egg from her ovary), functional menorrhagia (abnormally heavy bleeding during menstrual cycle), and venous insufficiency during pregnancy (veins have trouble in sending blood from the limbs to the heart).

Side Effects

Patients administered with this medication may experience gastralgia (stomach ache), headache, diarrhoea (frequent watery stools), dizziness (feeling of being sleepy), skin redness and hives (red, raised, and itchy bumps on skin), muscle pain, blood problems, and altered heart rate.

Warnings

Pregnancy

Sufficient data is not available to rule out the risk of using this medicine in a pregnant female, therefore; consult your doctor before using this medicine. 

Lactation

The effect of this medicine is undetermined in a lactating female, therefore; consult your doctor before using this medicine. 

Precautions

Patients that have a bleeding disorder are recommended not to use Diosmin since it can make it worse. Any gastric (stomach) discomfort can be avoided by taking this medication during meals.

Contraindications

This medication is contraindicated in patients suffering from decreased kidney function, diarrhoea (frequent watery stools), sarcoidosis (inflammatory disease that affects the lungs and lymph nodes), increased activity of parathyroid gland (glands that control the amount of calcium in our blood and bones), dehydration (low level of water in the body), constipation (difficulty in passing stool), kidney stones, complete heart block, stomach or intestinal ulcer (a lesion on the lining of stomach or intestine), high levels of potassium or calcium in blood, and severe burn.

FAQS

Is Diosmin safe?

Diosmin is safe for most people when used by mouth for a short term.

Is Diosmin safe to take daily?

There is no recommended daily allowance for Diosmin, consult your doctor for further information.

Does Diosmin raise blood pressure?

Some studies have proved that Diosmin acts as an anti-hypertensive agent, therefore, helps in lowering blood pressure.

What is Daflon 500mg used for?

This medication is used for the treatment of skin disorders and venous leg ulcers (damage to the lining of leg).

Can I take Daflon and Aspirin together?

No interactions were found between Daflon and Aspirin but always consult your health care provider for further information.

What is Hesperidin used for?

This medication is used alone or in combination with Diosmin to treat blood vessel conditions.

Does Hesperidin thin the blood?

Hesperidin might slow the process of blood clotting, hence, increases the risk of bleeding.

Can I take Daflon on empty stomach?

It is recommended to take this medication with meals.

How long does it take for Daflon to work?

Daflon shows a significant effect within 2 days of treatment.

Disclaimer

Dawaai's intention is to make sure that it's consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.

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