Daflon

What is this drug and what is it used for?

This medicine is a venotonic (it increases venous tone) and a vasculoprotector (it increases resistance in small blood vessels).
It is recommended for treating:

• Venous circulation disorders (swollen legs, pain, restless legs)
• Symptoms due to acute hemorrhoidal attack.

How is this drug given?

Dose

The usual dose is 2 tablets daily: 1 tablet at midday and 1 tablet in the evening, at mealtimes.
If you take this medicine for a haemorrhoidal episode, the usual dose is 6 tablets per day for 4 days and then 4 tablets per day for the next 3 days.

Method of administration

The tablets must be swallowed with a glass of water.

Frequency of administration

Midday and evening at mealtime

Duration of treatment

If you take this medicine for haemorrhoidal episodes and your problem persists for more than 15 days, it is essential that you consult your doctor.

Possible side effects

Common:

Diarrhea, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting.

Uncommon:

Colitis.