Oxerutin

Products Venoruton Effects Oxerutin increases the resistance of capillary walls and promotes normalization of their permeability Indications Chronic venous insufficiency Postphlebitic syndrome Trophic disorders Varicose dermatitis Adjuvant after sclerosing treatment and exheresis of varicose veins and in leg ulcers. Symptoms of hemorrhoids Dosage According to the package insert. Contraindications Hypersensitivity First trimester of pregnancy Children … Oxerutin

Butcher’s Broom

Products Butcher’s broom is available in pharmacies and drugstores as a gel (e.g., Alpinamed Ruscovarin), in capsule form, and as a medicinal drug. Stem plant Butcher’s broom L. belongs to the asparagus family (Asparagaceae). Medicinal drug Butcher’s broom (Rusci aculeati rhizoma) is used as medicinal raw material, the dried, whole or crushed underground parts of … Butcher’s Broom

Polidocanol (Vein Sclerotherapy)

Products Polidocanol is commercially available as a solution for injection (Sclerovein, Aethoxysclerol). It has been approved in many countries since 1967. Synonyms for the active ingredient include polidocanol 600 and lauromacrogol 400. Structure and properties Polidocanol is a mixture of ethers of various macrogols with fatty alcohols, mainly lauryl alcohol (C12H26O). It exists as a … Polidocanol (Vein Sclerotherapy)

Bruise (Hematoma) Symptoms and Causes

Symptoms Possible symptoms of a bruise (technical term: hematoma) include swelling, pain, inflammation, and discoloration of the skin that changes (red, blue, purple, green, yellow, brown) during the healing process. This text refers to simple and small-surface complaints that can be considered for self-medication. Causes The cause of a hematoma is blood leaking from injured … Bruise (Hematoma) Symptoms and Causes

Purpura Chronica Progressiva: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Purpura chronica progressiva is a group of diseases that cause punctate skin lesions due to hemorrhage and hemosiderin deposition. Food additives, textile additives, medications and various primary diseases have been identified as causes. Therapy of the skin disease is cause-dependent. What is purpura chronica progressiva? Iron is an essential trace element that is indispensable for … Purpura Chronica Progressiva: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Calcium Dobesilate

Products Calcium dobesilate is commercially available in many countries as an ointment and in capsule form (Doxium, Doxiproct). Effects Calcium dobesilate (ATC C05BX01) improves capillary function and blood flow properties. Indications Microangiopathies, e.g., diabetic retinopathy. Chronic venous insufficiency As an adjuvant in superficial thrombophlebitis. Hemorrhoids Postthrombotic syndrome Microcirculatory disorders of arterio-venous origin Contraindications Calcium dobesilate … Calcium Dobesilate

Nocturnal Calf Cramps

Symptoms Nighttime calf cramps are painful and involuntary muscle contractions of the legs that often occur in the calves and feet. They last only a few minutes but can continue to cause discomfort for hours. They are particularly common in older people over 60 years of age. They are benign complaints. The most important complication … Nocturnal Calf Cramps

Horse Chestnut: Medicinal Uses

Products Horse chestnut extracts are available in the form of topical preparations such as gels and ointments, and oral forms such as tablets, dragées, capsules, tinctures, and drops (e.g., Aesculaforce, Phlebostasin, Venostasin). Furthermore, numerous cosmetics and alternative medicine products such as homeopathics and anthroposophics are on the market. In addition to the extracts, the ingredient … Horse Chestnut: Medicinal Uses

Low Blood Pressure

Symptoms Low blood pressure does not necessarily cause symptoms and often remains asymptomatic. Possible symptoms include: Pale and cold skin, cold hands and feet, sweating. Visual disturbances: Blackening in front of the eyes, flickering, parts of the visual field fail Concentration disorders Rapid pulse, palpitations Ringing in the ears Dizziness Weakness, fatigue, lack of performance … Low Blood Pressure

Chronic Venous Insufficiency

Symptoms In venous insufficiency, the normal return flow of venous blood to the heart is disturbed due to various causes. The following symptoms occur on the legs, especially the ankle and lower leg: Superficial venous dilatation: Varicose veins, spider veins, varicose veins. Pain and heaviness, tired legs Fluid retention, swelling, “water in the legs”. Calf … Chronic Venous Insufficiency