What should you know before taking Detralex?
In case of a possible allergy, taking Detralex should be stopped immediately.
If you have further questions about the use of this medicine, please get in touch with your doctor or pharmacist for further clarification. Before taking Detralex, carefully read the instructions for using the drug.
In the event of aggravation of the disease, manifested as inflammation of the skin, inflammation of the veins, subcutaneous induration, severe pain, skin ulcers, or in the event of uncharacteristic signs, such as sudden swelling of one or both legs, you should immediately consult a doctor. The medicine is ineffective for swelling in the lower part of the legs caused by heart, kidney, or liver disease.
Warnings and precautions
If you have an acute attack of hemorrhoids, you can take Detralex for a shorter period. However, this medicine cannot replace the specific treatment of other anal disorders.
If the hemorrhoid problem does not improve, it makes sense to consult a doctor.
In case of diarrhea while taking Detralex, it is essential to stop taking the medicine immediately.
In the treatment of symptoms of chronic venous disease, taking Detralex is most beneficial when accompanied by a properly balanced lifestyle:
- do not expose yourself to sunlight
- don't stand too long,
- maintain a suitable body weight
- make sure you exercise every day
- it is advisable to wear special compression stockings
Other medicines and the medicine Detralex
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.
Taking Detralex together with food and drink
Detralex can be taken with or without food, regardless of the meal.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
For precautionary reasons, it is better to avoid using Detralex during pregnancy.
There is no data on the use of Detralex during breastfeeding, so taking the drug is not recommended. The same applies to other vulnerable groups, namely pregnant women and couples trying to conceive.
Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and machinery
Operation of machinery and the ability to drive is unproblematic, as the drug Detralex has a negligible effect on this type of ability.
How to take Detralex
Follow the instructions of your doctor or pharmacist carefully when taking this medicine. If you are unsure, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Dosage of Detralex
- Treatment of symptoms of chronic vein disease
Take one tablet twice a day. Treatment usually lasts several months or even years. It is necessary to take medicine for at least a few weeks to notice the beneficial effects. If your symptoms worsen or do not improve within six weeks, consult your doctor.
- Treatment of symptoms of acute hemorrhoidal disease
Take two tablets three times a day for the first four days and two tablets twice daily for the next three days.
If your symptoms worsen or do not improve within seven days, consult your doctor.
- Treatment of lymphedema
Take one to two tablets three times a day. Long-term treatment is required, and the effect appears after several months of regular medication. Your doctor will tell you how long the treatment will take.
How to use
Swallow the medicine tablet with sufficient liquid, regardless of the meal itself.
If you have taken more Detralex than you should
If you have taken more medicine than you should, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately. There is little experience with an overdose of Detralex. Reported symptoms include diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, itching, and rash.
If you forget to take Detralex
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have additional questions about medicine use.
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