Daflon 500mg Tablet

Daflon 500 mg Tablet is a flavonoid semi-synthetic drug that is used in the treatment of blood vessel disorders like venous stasis, varicose veins, lymphedema, etc. Additionally, it helps to control and treat internal hemorrhoids and excessive thinning of the blood.

It has several ways that it affects the body. Daflon 500 helps in the vasoconstriction of vein walls by extending the effect of norepinephrine on these walls. This helps in improving circulation through veins.

It also has a similar effect on the lymph vessels thus improving lymphatic drainage as well. Additionally, by reducing prostaglandin levels in the body it helps in bringing down the inflammation. Additionally, by reducing prostaglandin levels in the body it helps in bringing down inflammation.

Daflon 500 mg Tab is contraindicated in the case of problems like kidney disease, diarrhea, sarcoidosis, high calcium levels in the blood, kidney stones, Addison's disease, high amount of potassium in the blood, Thomson disease, etc.

While information about the interaction of medicine with drugs, food, and alcohol is unavailable, it is still recommended to consult with a doctor prior to usage of the drug as the dosage will depend upon the medical history of the person and health conditions like pregnancy, pre-existing diseases, etc.

The usage of the drug has some common side effects like abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache which improve gradually with time.

• Varicose Veins

• Piles

• Swelling Of The Hands, Ankles, Feet Or Lower Legs

• Allergy

• Kidney Disease

• Severe Diarrhea

• Increased Blood Calcium Levels

• Abdominal Pain

• Diarrhoea

• Headache

• Nausea

• Stomach Pain

• Rash

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  This medicine is not safe with alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  No, this medicine is not safe for pregnant women as it can affect the foetus

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  No, Daflon 500 mg Tab is not safe for breastfeeding women as it can affect the baby

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Yes, you can drive after taking medicine.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Patients who have impaired kidney function should not take this pill as it can lead to more kidney problems.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Patients who have impaired liver function should not take Daflon 500 as it can lead to more liver problems, including liver failure.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of effect lasts for 6-8 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The onset of action occurs anytime between 30 minutes to one hour after taking it.

• Is it habit forming?

  There are no habit forming tendencies reported with this pill.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose, you should take one as soon as you remember that you’ve missed the dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  If you have overdosed on the pill, you must consult your doctor immediately. Certain signs of overdose include confusion, drowsiness and lightheadedness.

It is a semisynthetic drug to treat venous disease. The drug reduces venous capacitance and distensibility by delaying norepinephrine’s vasoconstriction effect on the vein walls. The Daflon 500mg Tablet also increases the intensity and frequency of lymphatic contractions thereby improving lymphatic drainage.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  When taken with alcohol, Daflon can increase the patients risk of developing liver problems.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Do not use this medication in combination with Chlorzoxazone, Fexofenadine and Diclofenac.

• Interaction with Disease

  It can have negative interactions with certain diseases. These include kidney problems, Addison’s disease, Thomson disease, kidney stones and elevated levels of potassium in the blood.

• Interaction with Food

  There are no negative interactions with food.

• Ques : What is Daflon 500 mg Tablet?

  Ans : Daflon 500 mg is a flavonoid semi-synthetic drug used in the treatment of disorders related to the blood vessels such as varicose veins, venous stasis lymphedema, etc. Apart from this, it helps to control and treat internal hemorrhoids and exaggerated thinning of the blood. It helps in vasoconstriction of view walls by spreading the effect of norepinephrine on these walls. This helps in better circulation in the veins.

• Ques : What is the use of Daflon 500mg Tablet?

  Ans : The imperative uses of the medicine are in treating swelling of varicose veins, piles and lymphedema. Its further uses also include prevention and treatment of diseases like hemorrhoids, venous ulcers, poor circulation in blood, deep vein thrombosis, spider veins, chronic venous insufficiency and Edema. Apart from these, Daflon 500 mg can also be used in the treatment of stasis dermatitis and swelling of arms.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Daflon 500 mg Tablet?

  Ans : It can lead to some undesirable effects such as stomach pain, headache, cramps in lower limb, diarrhea, rash, autonomic disorders, and phlebitis. Gastrointestinal disturbance are also a result of the usage of this medicine. If any of this exists the patient should report to a doctor as soon as possible. The previously mentioned side effects are not necessary to occur. These are only found in a small fraction of the population.

• Ques : Can Daflon 500mg Tablet cure piles?

  Ans : It is used in the treatment of piles or hemorrhoids. It can cure piles if taken according to the dosage prescribed by the doctor. The medication may be consumed with food or without food by fixing a definite time and time interval for each dose is specifically advised.If the patient has skipped the prescription, then the dosage must not be doubled on the next dosing time. He/She must leave that medication and continue as per the usually prescribed schedule.

• Ques : Is Daflon 500mg Tablet a prescription drug?

  Ans : No, this medicine is not a prescribed medication.

• Ques : Can Daflon 500mg Tablet cure hemorrhoids?

  Ans : Yes, It is beneficial to treat hemorrhoids.

• Ques : Can Daflon 500 cures varicose veins?

  Ans : Yes, It can be used to treat varicose veins.

• Ques : Is Daflon 500mg Tablet a steroid?

  Ans : No, It belongs to the group of semi synthetic drugs. It is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.

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