Venostasin retard hard capsules

Venostasin retard in detail

The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

Method of use?

Take the medicine with liquid (e.g. 1 glass of water).

Duration of use?

The duration of use depends on the nature of the symptoms and/or the course of the disease. In principle, the duration of use is not limited in time, so the medicine can be used for longer periods.

Overdose?

In the event of an overdose, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea may occur. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.

If you forget to take it,

continue taking it as normal (i.e. not with twice the prescribed amount) at the next prescribed time.
In general:Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing in infants, small children and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautions.
A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information on the package leaflet. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.

Storage

The medicine must
- be protected from heat
- be protected from moisture (e.g. in a tightly closed container).
Stored in a tightly closed container.

What speaks against use?

- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
Which age group should be considered?
- Children and adolescents under 18 years of age: No dosage information is available for this age group.
What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: The medicinal product should not be used according to current knowledge.
- Lactation: According to current knowledge, use is not recommended. Breastfeeding may need to be considered.
If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with use in the case of a contraindication.

What adverse effects may occur?

Only side effects that have only occurred in exceptional cases are described for the medicine.
If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
The information provided here is based primarily on side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 treated patients.

What should you be aware of?

- Caution in case of allergy to colourants (e.g. quinoline yellow with E quinoline yellow with the E number E 104)!
- Be careful if you are allergic to colourings (e.g. indigocarmine with the E number E 132)!

How does the ingredient of the medicine work?

The ingredients come from the horse chestnut plant and act as a natural mixture. About the plant itself:
- Appearance: deciduous tree up to 30 m high with large fingered leaves and striking pink-coloured flower candles; the shiny brown seeds are surrounded by a yellowish-green spiky sheath
- Occurrence: temperate zones
- Main ingredients: Triterpene saponins (aescin), proanthocyanidins
- Plant parts and preparations used: mainly extracts and tinctures of leaves, flowers and seeds
- Aescin has a vascular-sealing and anti-oedema effect and improves venous toning. The ingredients also have an anti-inflammatory effect.

Application

- Venous insufficiency, for supportive treatment

See your doctor immediately if you experience new or suddenly increased pain, rapidly increasing swelling or bluish discolouration of the legs.

Dosage

- 1 capsule

- 2 times daily

- Adults

- morning and evening, before a meal