• horse chestnut seed dry extract (4.5-5.5:1); Extraction agent: ethanol 50% (v/v) 240-290 mg

• dextrin
• copovidone
• gelatin
• talc
• polymethacrylic acid
• dibutyl phthalate
• quinoline yellow
• indigo carmine
• titanium dioxide
• Iron(II,III) oxides

VENOSIN retard hard, horse chestnut, venous insufficiency indication

• Herbal medicine for vein diseases.
• The medicine is used in adults to treat symptoms of leg vein diseases (chronic venous insufficiency), for example pain and a feeling of heaviness in the legs, night cramps in the calves, itching and swelling of the legs.

VENOSIN retard hard, horse chestnut, venous insufficiency dosage

• Always take the medicine exactly as directed. Please check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
• Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, adults take 1 slow-release hard capsule daily in the morning and evening (equivalent to 100 mg aescin).

• Duration of use:
  • Long-term treatment is possible after consulting your doctor. If the symptoms do not improve within 4 weeks of taking the medicine, you should consult a doctor, as leg swelling can also have other causes.
  • Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have the impression that the effect of the medicine is too strong or too weak.

• If you take more than you should:
  • If overdosed, the saponins contained in horse chestnut seed extract can intensify the symptom of nausea, which is a known side effect. Vomiting and diarrhea are also possible.
  • A doctor should be consulted to decide whether countermeasures are necessary.

• If you forget to take a dose:
  • Do not take a double dose, but continue to take it as directed or as directed by your doctor.

• If you stop taking:
  • Interrupting or prematurely ending treatment is usually harmless. If in doubt, please ask your doctor or pharmacist.

• If you have any further questions on the use of the medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

VENOSIN retard hard, horse chestnut, venous insufficiency way

• To take.
• The medicine should be taken whole and with plenty of liquid before meals.
• If you experience mild stomach or intestinal problems, it is advisable to take the medicine with meals.

side effects

• Like all medicines, this preparation can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.
• The evaluation of side effects is based on the following frequency information:
  • Very common: affects more than 1 in 10 people
  • Common: affects 1 to 10 users in 100
  • Uncommon: affects 1 to 10 users in 1,000
  • Rare: affects 1 to 10 users in 10,000
  • Very rare: affects less than 1 in 10,000 people
  • Not known: frequency cannot be estimated from the available data
• Possible side effects:
  • digestive tract:
    • Occasionally: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach and intestinal problems (mucosal irritation).
  • nervous system:
    • Uncommon: dizziness and headache.
  • Hypersensitivity Reactions:
    • Rare: Hypersensitivity reactions of the skin (itching, rash).
    • Very rare: Serious allergic reactions (sometimes with bleeding).
  • sex organs:
    • Very rare: gynecological intermenstrual bleeding.
  • Cardiovascula:
    • Very rare: increase in heart rate (tachycardia) and increase in blood pressure.
• If you notice any of the above side effects, especially bleeding, stop taking the medicine and tell your doctor so that he can decide on the severity and any necessary measures.
• At the first sign of a hypersensitivity reaction (e.g. skin rash), the drug should be discontinued.
• Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the listed side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects that are not listed.

VENOSIN retard hard, horse chestnut, venous insufficiency interactions

• When taken with other medicines:
  • The effect of anticoagulant drugs can be increased.
  • Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking/using or have recently taken/used other medicines, even if they are non-prescription medicines.
  • When taken with food and drink:
    • There are no special features to consider.

Contraindications

• The medicine must not be taken
  • if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to horse chestnut seed extract or any of the other ingredients.

pregnancy and breast feeding period

• Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking/using any medicine.
• The drug must not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as there are insufficient studies.

patient VENOSIN retard hard, horse chestnut, venous insufficiency notes

• Particular caution is required when ingesting
  • If you suddenly develop unusually severe symptoms, especially in one leg, which are noticeable as swelling, discoloration of the skin, a feeling of tension or heat and pain, you should see a doctor immediately. These may be signs of a serious illness (vein thrombosis) in connection with the underlying venous insufficiency. These are not due to taking the drug.
  • A doctor should also be consulted if there are signs of cardiac insufficiency or kidney dysfunction.
  • Note:
    Other non-invasive measures prescribed by the doctor, such as B. Wrapping the legs, wearing support stockings or cold water showers should be strictly adhered to.

• Driving and using machines:
  • There are no special precautions required.