Relieve symptoms of Venolymphatic Insufficiency with Daflon
Daflon is an oral treatment for heavy, painful legs, and other symptoms of poor leg vein health.
What Is Venolymphatic Insufficiency?
The condition leads to legs that feel heavy and painful.
Venolymphatic Insufficiency may cause:
If you’ve been experiencing any of the following symptoms in your legs or ankles you should seek treatment as they can worsen over time.
Heavy, Painful or Swollen Legs
Tired Legs
Cramping or Leg pain
Spider or Varicose veins
Treat Your Symptoms Early
Heavy, painful legs and swelling can be early signs of venolymphatic insufficiency.
Heavy, Painful Legs
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Spider/Reticular Veins
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Visible varicose veins
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If you are experiencing any of these symptoms you should speak with a health care professional about treatment options.
By recognising the symptoms and taking action, you can significantly reduce the likelihood of your condition progressing and lessen the impact on your day-to-day life.
RISK FACTORS YOU CAN CONTROL
Standing for long periods
Being overweight
RISK FACTORS YOU CAN’T CONTROL
Age
Gender
Genetics
There are several key risk factors for Venolymphatic Insufficiency, some of which may be beyond your control, but others you can take steps to modify.
A family history, as well as simply growing older can increase your chances of developing symptoms.
Lifestyle factors you can take steps to negate, such as being overweight and inactive, can also increase your risk of developing problems with your veins. Those who stand or sit as part of their occupations, such as nurses, teachers and those in the service industry, are particularly at risk.
Don’t Let Your Legs Hold You Back.
Relieve painful leg symptoms.
Advice for Healthy Legs
By incorporating simple habits into your daily routine and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, you can help protect your legs from the discomfort caused by increased fluid in your legs and the damage this can cause to veins over time:
Stay active
Regular exercise helps improve circulation and tone the muscles in your legs.
Wear compression stockings
Compression stockings help to improve blood flow in the veins of your legs. Check with your healthcare professional for further advice.
Maintain a healthy weight
Keep a close eye on your weight as obesity can contribute to blocked or weakened valves in leg.
Avoid high heels
Choose a medium heel over flat or high-heeled shoes to encourage more lower leg activity.
Wear loose clothing
Avoid tight clothing which can restrict blood flow in the legs and exacerbate risk of chronic venous insufficiency.
Stay cool
Veins dilate in the heat which can cause blood to pool and contribute to your legs feeling heavy and tired.
Move regularly
Avoid sitting or standing for too long to prevent blood pooling in your leg veins and help blood flow to the heart.
Elevate your legs
Raise your legs and avoid crossing them to help blood flow towards the heart when relaxing.
In addition to lifestyle modifications, topical creams and gels can be used for symptom relief, and medical procedures can treat the advanced condition. Unlike Daflon however, these do not directly address blood circulation and vein health - the root cause of heavy, painful legs. Please consult a healthcare professional if you have any concerns or if in need of help to identify treatment suitable for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Treatment of Venolymphatic Insufficiency is essential to maintaining healthy legs. If you think you are suffering from this progressive condition, speak with a health care professional about the best treatment(s) for you.
What is Daflon used for?
Daflon is an oral treatment that helps to relieve the signs and symptoms of Venolymphatic Insufficiency, such as leg pain, leg cramps and the sensation of heavy legs.
Do I need a prescription for Daflon?
No. Daflon is an over-the-counter treatment. If you can’t find it, your pharmacist should be able to order it for you.
How does Daflon work?
It helps to reduce leg symptoms related to venous disease such as heaviness and pain.
What is Daflon?
Daflon’s active ingredient is a micronized purified flavonoid fraction (MPFF). Containing 90% diosmin and 10% other flavonoids expressed as hesperidin.
What does micronised mean?
Micronized means that a substance has been broken into very small particles.
How do I take Daflon correctly for Venolymphatic Insufficiency?
For Daflon 1000mg, take 1 tablet daily, in the morning at breakfast, or as directed by your health care professional. For Daflon 500mg, take 2 tablets daily in two divided doses, midday and evening at meal times, or as directed by your health care professional.
How long should I take Daflon for?
Take Daflon directed by your doctor or pharmacist.
I take a lot of medication, can Daflon be taken with other medications?
You should speak with your doctor and discuss whether Daflon is safe to combine with your other medications.
What are Daflon's side effects?
Daflon is well tolerated, and side effects observed in trials were mild. Possible side effects include hypersensitivity/allergy, gastrointestinal discomfort, dizziness, headaches, malaise, and skin reactions.
Safety Information:
Daflon 500mg and Daflon 1000mg Safety Information
COMPOSITION: Micronized, purified flavonoid fraction 500 mg: 450 mg diosmin; 50 mg flavonoids expressed as hesperidine. Micronized, purified flavonoid fraction 1000 mg: 900 mg diosmin; 100 mg flavonoids expressed as hesperidine.
INDICATIONS: Treatment of the symptoms related to venolymphatic insufficiency (heavy legs, pain, early morning restless legs). Treatment of functional symptoms related to acute hemorrhoidal attack.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: In venous disease: 1000 mg daily. In acute hemorrhoidal attacks: the dosage can be increased up to 3000 mg daily.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.
WARNINGS: The administration of this product for the symptomatic treatment of acute hemorrhoids does not preclude treatment for other anal conditions. If symptoms do not subside promptly, a proctological examination should be performed and the treatment should be reviewed.
FERTILITY / PREGNANCY / LACTATION: Treatment should be avoided.
DRIVE & USE MACHINES: Negligible influence on these abilities.
UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS: Common: diarrhoea, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting. Rare: dizziness, headache, malaise, rash, pruritus, urticaria. Uncommon: colitis. Frequency not known: abdominal pain, isolated face, lip, eyelid oedema. Exceptionally Quincke’s oedema.
OVERDOSE PROPERTIES: Vasoprotectives/Capillary stabilising agents/Bioflavonoids. Daflon acts on the vascular return system: it reduces venous distensibility and venous stasis; in the microcirculation, it normalizes capillary permeability and reinforces capillary resistance.
PRESENTATION: Pack of 30 film-coated tablets of Daflon 500 mg. Pack of 10 or 30 film-coated tablets of Daflon 1000 mg.
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