Hesperidin is a medicinal product that belongs to the group of venotonicks and is used to treat chronic venous insufficiency, as well as varicose veins.
The main active ingredient in this medication is hesperidin, a unique substance that belongs to the category of bioflavonoids of natural origin. It is present in the citrus peel.
Contents
- Pharmacological action
- Pharmacokinetics of the drug
- Indications for use
- When the drug is not recommended
- Instruction for use
- Forms of release
- Hesperidin and Diosmin - what are the features of this ligament?
- Overdose and additional indications
- Special instructions
- Expert opinion and feedback from patients
- The cost of the drug
- How to replace the medicine?
Pharmacological action
This drug contains hesperidin from the group of flavonoids, obtained during the extraction from the skin of citrus fruits.
This active substance favorably affects the condition of blood vessels, helps to reduce venous stasis, improve microcirculation and improve the overall condition of blood vessels.
Regular use of the drug contributes to a significant strengthening of the walls of blood vessels and improving their tone.
Pharmacokinetics of the drug
The drug has excellent absorption values.
The maximum level of absorption of hesperidin of plant origin is achieved in plasma 2 hours after the drug is taken.
The medicamentous effect of the active substances of this drug comes after 2 hours and remains active for at least 6 hours after taking the medication.
Indications for use
The drug is recommended for use in cases such as:
- preparation should be used in case of chronic venous insufficiency in the area of the lower limbs;
- is successfully used to treat chronic hemorrhoids , as well as to relieve pain during severe hemorrhoidal attacks;
- permanent sensation of heaviness and swelling of the legs, painful cramps at night;
- is recommended for effective to reduce the extensibility and permeability of veins , strengthen the walls of blood capillaries, normalize blood flow and improve lymphatic drainage;
- is used for treatment of skin with lesions of trophic character .
When medication is not recommended
In some cases, the use of this medication should be limited or entirely discarded.
- Strictly, is prohibited when any allergic reactions of or individual intolerance to the active components of the drug occur.
- Do not use in women during breastfeeding .If the opportunity to replace the drug with a similar one, it is recommended to refuse lactation.
Instruction for use
The dosage of this medication is determined by the treating specialist individually and directly depends on the type, severity and severity of the disease.
So, for the treatment of venous insufficiency it is recommended to use medicines with a combined composition, which includes active substances hesperidin and diosmin - 1 tablet 2 times a day.
The drug is taken at lunchtime and in the evening, after meals.
For chronic hemorrhoids or acute hemorrhoidal attacks, the course of treatment is 7 days. During the first 4 days take 6 tablets of the drug, the last 3 days - 4 tablets a day.
The medication is combined with the taking of other medications of the proctologic group.
Forms of release
The medicinal preparation is made in a powder-like form.
For effective treatment of venous insufficiency, special medicines with a combined composition are used, in which active components - hesperidin and diosmin are present.
Hesperidin and Diosmin - what are the characteristics of this ligament?
As mentioned above, hesperidin belongs to the number of plant-derived bioflavonoids derived from citrus peels.
This substance has a pronounced antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, venotonic effect.
Especially effective is the combination of this component with another bioflavonoid - diosmin. 
This combination positively affects the manifestations of venous insufficiency and venous congestion, normalizes blood microcirculation and lymph drainage, strengthens the walls of the blood capillaries and prevents the increase of their permeability.
Drugs with a combined composition are an excellent option for the prevention and treatment of varicose veins.
Overdose and additional instructions
To date, cases of an overdose of this drug in medical practice have not been recorded.
In rare cases, there may be side effects:
- In some cases, may cause abnormalities in the normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract - diarrhea or constipation, nausea, vomiting, unpleasant sensation of constant severity and raspiraniya in the stomach.
- Drug administration can provoke neuroprotective side effects - blood pressure instability, headaches of varying intensity, rapid change of mood from fun to depression, poor sleep.
The drug is not recommended for children and adolescents under the age of 18 years.
Also, the drug is strictly prohibited for admission during breastfeeding. During pregnancy, the use of the drug is allowed only after consultation with the treating specialist and under his constant supervision.
At the moment there is no information on the interaction of the drug and alcohol. The medicine has no influence on the concentration of attention and the ability to drive vehicles.
Special instructions
The maximum efficacy of Hesperidin is in combination with simultaneous intake of ascorbic acid or other plant bioflavonoid, for example, diosmin.
Expert opinion and feedback from patients
For more than 10 years I have been working as a phlebologist in a polyclinic. Many patients, women, address me with the problem of the initial stage of varicose veins.
For the treatment of this disease, I advise you to use an integrated approach - medications, appropriate lifestyle.
One of the most effective medicines is Hesperidin, as well as all drugs that contain this active substance. Use the medicine for at least 2 months - and the result will pleasantly please you.
Evgeniy Petrovich, Tver
After delivery, I encountered the problem of varicose veins. Swollen veins and a set of capillaries - a picture unattractive. Excellent helped this drug - but to get the result it should take at least 1.5-2 months.
Oksana, Yekaterinburg
During the treatment of varicose veins, I tried, probably, all possible preparations. The most effective was Hesperidin - he helped bring my veins on his legs to normal and relieved of the constant feeling of fatigue and heaviness in his legs.
Tatiana, Moscow
The cost of the drug
This drug is produced in the form of a powder substance in polyethylene bags, in cardboard packages.
The average price of Hesperidin is 315-700 rubles .
The drug should be stored in a dry and inaccessible place for children at room temperature, not exceeding 28 degrees Celsius.
Shelf life - 2 years from the date of issue. The remedy is given by prescription.
Than to replace a medicine?
The analogues of the drug include medicines Detraleks, Venarus, Flebodia.
These drugs have in their composition active substances - hesperidin or dioxin, or a complex combination of these components, which significantly increases the effectiveness of the drug.