Many women expecting a baby are faced with circulatory disorders, because the load on the vessels during pregnancy increases significantly. And problems such as edema, exacerbation of hemorrhoids, varicose veins in the legs or thrombosis are quite common. For their treatment use special drugs from the group of venotonic drugs, including "Detralex".
If the doctor recommended the expectant mother to take it for varicose veins, hemorrhoids or other ailments, you need to not only follow the scheme prescribed by a specialist, but also carefully read the instructions for use, as well as a review of reviews.
Features of the drug
Detralex is available in two dosage forms. One of them is a yellowish homogeneous suspension packed in separate 10 ml sachets.
The active substance of the drug is crushed and refined flavonoids at a dose of 1000 mg in one sachet. Most of these flavonoids (90%) are represented by diosmin, and the remainder is hesperidin.
Among subsidiary ingredients the suspensions have water, xanthan gum, orange flavor, sodium benzoate, maltitol, and citric acid. This "Detralex" is sold without a prescription in 15 or 30 sachets in one cardboard box. The suspension has a shelf life of 3 years, and it is permissible to store it at a temperature not higher than +30 degrees Celsius.
The second form of "Detralex" is an oval-shaped tablet with an orange-pink film shell. They also act due to the flavonoid fraction, the dose of which in one tablet is 500 mg or 1000 mg.
Tablets with a higher dosage have a risk on the surface that they can be divided into halves for easier swallowing.
Inactive substances For tabletted Detralex, gelatin, talc, magnesium stearate, sodium carboxymethyl starch, microcrystalline cellulose and water act, and the shell is made of a special premix, sodium lauryl sulfate and macrogol. The drug is packaged in blisters of 9-15 tablets and sold in packs containing 18 to 60 tablets. To buy pills, a prescription is not required, and such a medication should be stored at home at room temperature for no longer than 4 years from the date of manufacture.
Operating principle
Detralex acts on veins and small vessels, strengthening their walls. Taking tablets or suspension:
- improves venous hemodynamics;
- eliminates stagnation of blood in the veins;
- makes capillaries less permeable and more resistant;
- reduces venous extensibility;
- reduces the risk of blood clots and inflammation of the venous wall;
- raises the tone of the veins.
Studies have confirmed the effectiveness of the drug in chronic venous diseases, as well as after surgical treatment of venous diseases. Bioflavonoids as part of a suspension and tablets, they perfectly strengthen small and large vessels, stimulating microcirculation and normalizing the state of the venous-lymphatic system. Under their influence, venous blood and lymph move more actively through the vessels, and the supply of oxygen to tissues improves.
Is it allowed during pregnancy?
Detralex refers to drugs that can be applied while waiting for the child under the supervision of a doctor.
Testing of the drug on pregnant women was not carried out, but animal studies confirmed the absence of teratogenic effects on the fetus, and the experience of using tablets and suspensions in expectant mothers did not reveal any harmful effects in relation to the development of the baby and the state of the uterus.
Obstetrician-gynecologists do not consider it dangerous for a pregnant woman and crumbs in the tummy, so they admit use of "Detralex" in the presence of indications for such treatment. However, self-administration of the medication is not recommended.
When is it prescribed for expectant mothers?
The most common reason for using Detralex - This is venous insufficiency, which is manifested by pain in the legs, a feeling of fatigue, distention and heaviness, as well as convulsions, edema and the appearance of trophic changes in the skin.
The remedy is also in demand for hemorrhoids and can be taken for any form of such a disease as an adjunct to the main treatment. It helps to reduce pain, facilitate bowel movements and eliminate inflammation.
Hemorrhoids, varicose veins, thrombosis and similar reasons for the appointment of "Detralex" are especially troubling for women at the end of the second trimester and during the entire 3 trimester of gestation. With the timely appointment of tablets or suspensions, it is usually possible to prevent severe complications and improve blood flow to the placenta, as a result of which the baby is born full-term and healthy. It is important to understand that drinking Detralex at any gestational age is permissible only as prescribed by a doctor who has confirmed the presence of indications. Prophylactically, such a remedy is not prescribed for pregnant women.
Contraindications
Take Detralex prohibited in case of hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the medicine... The suspension is also contraindicated in fructose intolerance. If the expectant mother has any serious chronic pathologies or the pregnancy is not proceeding quite smoothly, the question of using the drug is decided on an individual basis.
Side effects
Among negative side effectsprovoked by "Detralex", there are disorders of the digestive tract, which are manifested by loose stools, nausea and other symptoms of dyspepsia.
On rare occasions, the medication has caused dizziness, skin rash, headache, itchy skin, abdominal pain, or hives.
If any of these or other side effects occur, you should immediately consult a doctor, canceling the drug.
Instructions for use
Both forms of "Detralex" are intended for oral administration - they should be swallowed with water. The drug is taken with meals. The dosage is determined individually, as it is directly related to the reason for the appointment of Detralex. For example, if a woman has signs of venous insufficiency, the doctor may prescribe her 1000 mg (2 tablets) per day.
In the case of acute hemorrhoids in the first days, the dose is increased to 3000 mg (6 tablets) per day, and then gradually decreases to 2000 mg (4 tablets) per day over the next 3 days. It is recommended to divide the dose of the drug into 2 doses - in the morning and in the evening.
The duration of use also varies depending on the indications and symptoms. The course of treatment can be either just a few days or several months.
Reviews
The use of Detralex during the period of childbearing occurs mainly positive reviews. Women confirm that the remedy helped to get rid of heaviness and discomfort in the legs, reduce the risk of blood clots or quickly eliminate the exacerbation of hemorrhoids. Negative side effects, according to the patients, were extremely rare for such a drug. Among the disadvantages of the drug, they mention its high cost, especially if the course of administration is long.
Analogs
Drugs can become a full replacement for Detralex Detravenol and Venolife Duo.
Both of these drugs are presented in tablets with a dosage of 500 and 1000 mg of the same active substance that is contained in Detralex, therefore, the indications and restrictions for use of such drugs coincide.
In addition, if necessary, replace Detralex, the doctor can prescribe analogues with a different composition, for example:
- "Phlebodia 600". Such tablets act on veins and microcirculation also thanks to flavonoids, but they only contain diosmin. They are often prescribed for venous insufficiency and acute hemorrhoids. In the first trimester, they are not used, but in the later stages, such a medication is quite in demand.
- "Relief"... This drug will help out with hemorrhoids and can be prescribed to women in position at any time. It is represented by ointment and rectal suppositories containing phenylephrine in the form of hydrochloride.
- "Courantil"... The action of these pills is directed to blood vessels and platelets, therefore the drug is used with an increased risk of thrombosis and blood flow disorders. It can be prescribed for women at any gestational age and even when planning a pregnancy. In the later stages, the medication is prescribed for fetoplacental insufficiency, edema, varicose veins or low water.
- "Troxevasin"... This gel acts on capillaries and veins thanks to troxerutin. The tool is allowed at any stage of pregnancy and is used to eliminate edema, increase the tone of blood vessels and reduce their fragility. It is also available in capsules, which are prescribed in the 2nd trimester for severe venous blood flow disorders.
For the doctor's review of Detralex, see below.
