Daflon 500mg Tablets for Heavy Legs in Adults

Description

Daflon tablets contain 500 mg – is used in the treatment of disorders of venous insufficiency responsible in particular for the feeling of heavy legs, pain and, in certain cases, hemorrhoids. Based on the principle of vasculoprotectors and venotonics, Daflon acts by strengthening the resistance of small blood vessels and by toning blood circulation.

Daflon 500mg: is available in 2 sizes 60 or 120 Capsules.

Indications: 

For heavy legs.

Composition:

Daflon tablets contain 500 mg of flavonoid fraction corresponding to 90% diosmin and 10% flavonoids. Other ingredients are sodium carboxymethyl starch, microcrystalline cellulose, gelatin, magnesium stearate, talc, glycerol, hypromellose, macrogol 6000, sodium lauryl sulfate, iron oxide yellow (E 172), red iron oxide (E 172), titanium dioxide (E 171).

Directions:

The recommende dose of Daflon 500mg is 1 to 2 capsules per day as needed with a meal to be taken Orally. The capsule should be swallowed whole, with a full glass of water. Do not chew. Do not use if you are pregnant or Breastfeeding. Do not exceed recommended dose. For the correct use of Daflon, it is essential to submit to regular medical supervision.

Please read the following full disclosure.

Full patient notice for Daflon 500m

DAFLON 500 mg, film-coated tablet – Patient leaflet ANSM – Updated on: 14/01/2019 Name of the medicine DAFLON 500 mg, film-coated tablet. Micronized purified flavonoid fraction Boxed text Please read this leaflet carefully before taking this medicine, as it contains important information for you. You should always take this medicine following the information provided in this leaflet or by your doctor or pharmacist. · Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. · Talk to your pharmacist for advice or information. · If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. See section 4. · You should talk to your doctor if you do not feel any improvement or if you feel worse.

What does this leaflet contain?

1. What is DAFLON 500 mg, film-coated tablet and what is it used for?

2. What do you need to know before taking DAFLON 500 mg, film-coated tablet?

3. How to take DAFLON 500 mg, film-coated tablet?

4. What are the possible side effects?

5. How to store DAFLON 500 mg, film-coated tablet?

6. Contents of the packaging and other information.

1. WHAT IS DAFLON 500 mg, film-coated tablet AND IN WHAT CASES IS IT USED? Pharmacotherapeutic class: VASCULOPROTECTORS / DRUGS ACTING ON CAPILLARIES / BIOFLAVONOIDS – ATC code: C05CA53: cardiovascular system. This medication is a veinotonic (it increases the tone of veins) and a vasculoprotector (it increases the resistance of small blood vessels). It is prescribed for the treatment of venous circulation disorders (heavy legs, pain, restless leg syndrome at first lying down) and for the treatment of functional symptoms related to hemorrhoidal crisis.

2. WHAT INFORMATION SHOULD YOU KNOW BEFORE TAKING DAFLON 500 mg, film-coated tablet? Never take DAFLON 500 mg, film-coated tablet: · If you are allergic to purified micronized flavonoid fraction or any of the other components contained in this medication, mentioned in section 6.

Warnings and precautions Hemorrhoidal crisis: If hemorrhoidal symptoms do not subside within 15 days, it is essential to consult your doctor.