Diosmin is safe for most people when used by mouth for a short term.
diosmin
This medication is used in the treatment of circulatory disorder (heart disease) in women, heavy limbs (blood flow from the legs to the heart is impaired), varicose veins (enlarged, swollen, and twisting veins), sequela (consequence of a previous disease) of phlebitis (inflammation of a vein), premenstrual syndrome (combination of emotional, physical and psychological disturbances occurring after a woman’s ovulation; release of egg from her ovary), functional menorrhagia (abnormally heavy bleeding during menstrual cycle), and venous insufficiency during pregnancy (veins have trouble in sending blood from the limbs to the heart).
Contradications
This medication is contraindicated in patients suffering from decreased kidney function, diarrhoea (frequent watery stools), sarcoidosis (inflammatory disease that affects the lungs and lymph nodes), increased activity of parathyroid gland (glands that control the amount of calcium in our blood and bones), dehydration (low level of water in the body), constipation (difficulty in passing stool), kidney stones, complete heart block, stomach or intestinal ulcer (a lesion on the lining of stomach or intestine), high levels of potassium or calcium in blood, and severe burn.
Side effects
Patients administered with this medication may experience gastralgia (stomach ache), headache, diarrhoea (frequent watery stools), dizziness (feeling of being sleepy), skin redness and hives (red, raised, and itchy bumps on skin), muscle pain, blood problems, and altered heart rate.
Expert Advice
Take this medicine with meals.
In adults it is recommended to take 2 tablets daily.
Dosage may increase according to severity of condition.
FAQs
Is Diosmin safe?
Is Diosmin safe to take daily?
There is no recommended daily allowance for Diosmin, consult your doctor for further information.
Does Diosmin raise blood pressure?
Some studies have proved that Diosmin acts as an anti-hypertensive agent, therefore, helps in lowering blood pressure.
What is Daflon 500mg used for?
This medication is used for the treatment of skin disorders and venous leg ulcers (damage to the lining of leg).
Can I take Daflon and Aspirin together?
No interactions were found between Daflon and Aspirin but always consult your health care provider for further information.
