Daflon 500 mg 60 comprimidos

What Daflon is and what it is used for
Daflon is a venotonic medication: it increases the tone of the veins and the resistance of the capillaries (small blood vessels).

Daflon is indicated, in adults, for the relief of symptoms related to mild venous insufficiency of the lower extremities, such as pain, feeling of heaviness, tightness, tingling and itching in legs with varicose veins or swollen legs.

You should see a doctor if it gets worse or does not improve after 2 weeks of treatment.

What you need to know before you take Daflon
Do not take Daflon:
if you are allergic to the active substance or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
 
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking Daflon.

Do not use for a long time without medical supervision.

Children and adolescents
Daflon is not intended for use in children and adolescents (under 18 years of age).

If you are pregnant or lactating, or think you might be pregnant or intend to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.

Pregnancy
As a precautionary measure, it is preferable to avoid the use of Daflon during pregnancy.

Lactation
Breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment due to the lack of data on the excretion of the drug in breast milk.

Driving and using machines
No effect on the ability to drive and use machines with Daflon has been described.

Taking other medications
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, even those obtained without a prescription.

There are no known interactions with food or other medications, in any case you should never take another medication on your own initiative without your doctor's recommendation.

How to take Daflon
Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. If in doubt ask your pharmacist.

Adults:
The recommended dose is 2 tablets a day, divided into two doses, one tablet at noon and one at night, with meals.

Relief of symptoms usually occurs in the first 2 weeks of treatment. If you don't feel relief after 2 weeks or your symptoms get worse, you should see your doctor.

On the doctor's instructions, treatment can be continued with the same daily dose (2 tablets daily) for up to 2-3 months.

LEAFLET