Diohes DS 900 mg+100 mg

INDICATIONS

This preparation is indicated in the treatment of-

Acute hemorrhoidal attacks.
Chronic hemorrhoidal disease.
Organic and functional chronic venous insufficiency of the lower limbs with the following symptoms: heavy legs, pain, nocturnal cramps.

PHARMACOLOGY

Diosmin and Hesperidin is a phlebotonic drug and a vascular protecting agent. It reinforces venous tone by prolonging the activity of parietal noradrenaline. Thus Diosmin and Hesperidin decreases venous capacitance, venous distensibility, and venous emptying time. Diosmin and Hesperidin protects the microcirculation by fighting the microcirculation damaging process; It combats venous inflammation by decreasing leukocyte activation, and as a consequence, by inhibiting the release of inflammatory mediators, principally free radicals and prostaglandin. Thus Diosmin and Hesperidin normalizes capillary permeability and strengthens capillary resistance. Diosmin and Hesperidin acts on the lymphatic system, It improves lymphatic drainage by increasing lymph flow and lymph oncotic pressure.

DOSAGE

Diosmin 450 mg & Hesperidin 50 mg-

Acute hemorrhoidal attacks: 3 tablets twice daily for the first 4 days, then 2 tablets twice daily for three days and if required 1 tablet twice daily as a maintenance dosage.
Chronic hemorrhoids: 1 tablet twice daily.
Chronic venous insufficiency: 1 tablet twice daily initially for seven days. Duration may be increased depending on severity.

Diosmin 900 mg & Hesperidin 100 mg-

Acute Hemorrhoid: 1 tablet thrice daily for first 4 days, followed by 1 tablet twice daily for 3 days & then 1 tablet once daily as maintenance dose.
Relapse of Internal Hemorrhoid & Chronic Hemorrhoid: 1 tablet once daily for 3 months.
Chronic venous insufficiency: 1 tablet once daily for 2-6 months.
Leg Wounds: 1 tablet once daily for 2 months.

INTERACTION

No evidence of drug incompatibility (drug interaction) has been reported in clinical trials.

SIDE EFFECTS

Some cases of routine gastric disorders and neurovegetative disorders (feeling of discomfort) have been reported. In this cases discontinuation of treatment is not required.

PREGNANCY & LACTATION

Experimental studies have not shown any teratogenic effect in animals. In human beings, no harmful effect has so far been reported. In the absence of data concerning excretion into breast milk, breast feeding is not recommended during treatment.

PRECAUTIONS & WARNINGS

If the hemorrhoidal symptoms do not disappear within 15 days, patient should ask doctor for advice. Diosmin (up to 900 mg/day) has been administered to a small number of breast cancer patients who were experiencing lymphedema following surgical and nodal irradiation treatment with resultant reduction of arm edema but no effect on the cancer. Animal studies and more than 20 years of clinical use in Europe have not found any evidence of carcinogenicity or mutagenicity when the components of Diosmin & Hesperidin are used as recommended. As a precaution, Diosmin & Hesperidin is not recommended for patients with a history of cancer since no specific studies have been performed in this population.

THERAPEUTIC CLASS

Phlebotonic & Vascular protecting preparation

STORAGE CONDITIONS

Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.