Troxerutin DS
Troxerutin DS: instructions for use and reviews
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Pharmacological properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application and dosage
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Overdose
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
- 10. Drug interactions
- 11. Analogs
- 12. Terms and conditions of storage
- 13. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 14. Reviews
- 15. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Troxerutin DS
ATX code: C05CA04
Active ingredient: Troxerutin (Troxerutin)
Manufacturer: VetProm AD (VetProm AD) (Bulgaria)
Description and photo update: 2020-25-02
Prices in pharmacies: from 59 rubles.
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Troxerutin DS is a drug with venotonic and venoprotective action.
Release form and composition
The dosage form is a gel for external use, from yellow to yellow-green in color, transparent, homogeneous (in a carton pack 1 aluminum tube containing 30, 35, 40, 45 or 50 g of gel, and instructions for the use of Troxerutin DS).
Composition of 100 mg gel:
- active substance: troxerutin - 2 g;
- auxiliary components: water - 96.45 g; benzalkonium chloride solution - 0.2 g; disodium edetate - 0.05 g; trolamine - 0.7 g; carbomer - 0.6 g.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Troxerutin is a flavonoid (a group of rutin derivatives). It is characterized by P-vitamin activity, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, decongestant, venoprotective and venotonic effects.
The substance increases the tone and reduces the permeability and fragility of capillaries, stabilizes the hyaluronic acid of cell membranes, blocks hyaluronidase and takes part in redox processes. When it is used, diapedesis of blood cells and exudation of the liquid part of the plasma decreases, the density of the vascular wall increases and inflammation in it decreases, which limits the adhesion of platelets to its surface.
The drug has a wide range of therapeutic effects, non-toxic.
Pharmacokinetics
When applied externally, Troxerutin quickly penetrates the epidermis, after half an hour it is noted in the dermis, and after 2-5 hours - in the subcutaneous fatty tissue.
Indications for use
- varicose dermatitis;
- swelling of the ankles, feeling of heaviness and pain in the legs;
- pain and swelling due to chronic venous insufficiency;
- paresthesia, swelling, convulsions, fatigue;
- acute superficial periphlebitis and thrombophlebitis;
- pain and swelling of a traumatic nature, including against the background of muscle bruises, sprains or damage to the ligaments.
Contraindications
- violation of the integrity of the skin;
- I trimester of pregnancy;
- established hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Troxerutin DS, instructions for use: method and dosage
Gel Troxerutin DS 2% is intended for external use.
A single dose should be applied to the affected area with light massaging movements from bottom to top until the drug is completely absorbed. The procedure is carried out in the morning and evening.
If you skip the next application of the drug, it can be done at any time, observing the interval between applications of at least 10-12 hours.
If necessary, the gel can be used under elastic stockings or bandages.
The duration of therapy varies from 14 days to 1–2 months. The course of treatment can be repeated 2-3 times a year if the disease recurs.
Side effects
During therapy, skin redness, rash and itching are rarely noted. These adverse events go away on their own after drug withdrawal.
Overdose
Since the drug is intended for external use, there is no danger of overdose.
If the patient accidentally swallowed a large amount of the gel inside, it is necessary to rinse the mouth and stomach, carry out symptomatic treatment (if necessary).
special instructions
It is important not to allow the drug to enter the eyes, mucous membranes and open wounds.
In chronic venous insufficiency, Troxerutin DS is prescribed both at the initial and late stages of pathology.
The drug in patients with conditions characterized by increased vascular permeability, including allergic reactions, measles, influenza and scarlet fever, is used in combination with ascorbic acid in order to enhance its effect.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
Gel Troxerutin DS 2% is not prescribed in the first trimester of pregnancy. There are no data on its undesirable effect on the fetus and newborns.
In the II and III trimester of pregnancy, as well as during breastfeeding, the drug can be used.
Drug interactions
With topical application of troxerutin, interaction with other drugs / preparations has not been established.
Analogs
Troxerutin DS analogs are Troxerutin, Flebopress, Troxevenol, Troxerutin VERTEX, Troxevasin, Troxerutin Sanofi, Troxerutin Vramed, Troxerutin-MIC, Troxerutin Velpharm, etc.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store at temperatures up to 25 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.
The shelf life is 5 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about Troxerutin DS
Patients leave mostly positive reviews about Troxerutin DS. The advantages most often include the budgetary cost of the drug, its high efficiency, light texture and lack of odor. It is also noted that after application, the gel is quickly absorbed and does not leave marks on clothes.
Price for Troxerutin DS in pharmacies
The approximate price for Troxerutin DS, gel for external use, 2%, in a package of 1 tube of 40 g, is 54 rubles.
Troxerutin DS: prices in online pharmacies
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Drug name Price Pharmacy |
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Troxerutin DS 2% gel for external use 40 g 1 pc. RUB 59 Buy |
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Troxerutin DS gel 2% tube 40g 92 RUB Buy |
Maria Kulkes Medical journalist About the author
Education: First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov, specialty "General Medicine".
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
