Diosmin and hesperidin are drugs used to treat various disorders of the blood vessels by normalizing blood pressure in the veins. This drug can be consumed by people with hemorrhoids, varicose veins, venous stasis, and bleeding in the eyes or gums.
Drug Trade Names: Ardium, Osmigra, Amvar, Rhodium, and Haemogal.
About Diosmin and Hesperidin
- Drug Class: Food supplement.
- Category: Prescription drugs.
- Indications: Treating various blood vessel disorders.
- Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Category:
Category B
May be used by pregnant women. Animal studies have not shown a risk to the fetus. However, there is no direct evidence in pregnant women.
- Drug Form: Capsules and tablets.
Benefits of Diosmin and Hesperidin
This medicine is useful for:
- Treats hemorrhoids and prevents recurrence.
- Treating wounds on the feet due to poor blood circulation.
- Reduces inflammation.
- Improves blood vessel health.
- Improves blood circulation.
Diosmin and Hesperidin Dosage
The dosage used will be adjusted to the condition of the sufferer. In general, here are the dosages for using diosmin and hesperidin:
Chronic Venous Disease Sufferers
- Adults: 900 milligrams of diosmin, along with 100 milligrams of hesperidin. The medication should be taken daily, for two months. daily for 2 months.
Hemorrhoid Sufferers
- Adults: 1350 milligrams of diosmin, along with 150 milligrams of hesperidin. The drug is taken twice a day, for 4 days. The dose is then reduced to 900 milligrams of diosmin, along with 100 milligrams of hesperidin. The drug is taken twice a day, for 3 days.
How to Use Diosmin and Hesperidin
- Read the instructions on the medicine packaging before using it.
- Follow the doctor’s advice.
- Consume before or after meals.
- Do not increase, decrease the dose, stop or extend the period of use of the drug without the doctor’s permission.
- Use regularly at the same time every day.
- Do not stop using diosmin and hesperidin without consulting your doctor.
- Store at room temperature.
- Keep away from direct sunlight and damp places.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not refrigerate or freeze.
Diosmin and Hesperidin Side Effects
The side effects of using the drug will depend on the condition of each user. In users of diosmin and hesperidin, the side effects that may appear include:
- Suffering from digestive disorders.
- Headache.
- Skin rash.
- A numb sensation in the lower legs.
- Having venous thrombosis, which is a condition where blood clots occur in one or more deep veins.
- Swelling of the extremities, which is swelling that occurs due to fluid accumulation in them.
Things to Note
Before taking this medication, you should first discuss your medical history with your doctor, especially if you have the following conditions:
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. Ask about the benefits and risks of using the medication while pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medications, including vitamins, supplements, and herbal products.
- This medication may reduce concentration levels. Therefore, avoid activities that require high focus after taking the medication.
- Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Medication discarded in this manner may contaminate the environment.
- Do not use diosmin and hesperidin to treat dermatitis, eczema, or urticaria.
Diosmin and Hesperidin contraindications
Diosmin and hesperidin should not be used in people with the following health conditions:
- People with hypersensitivity to diosmin and hesperidin content.
- People with bleeding disorders are not allowed to use diosmin.
Diosmin and Hesperidin Drug Interactions
Diosmin and hesperidin will cause a number of interactions when taken together with the following types of drugs:
- Antihistamine fexofenadine.
- Carbamazepine.
