Modern methods of treating varicose veins include a large complex of various therapeutic measures. This includes both conservative and surgical methods of treatment, the effectiveness of which is determined in each case individually and depends on many factors: the stage of the disease, the presence of pregnancy, the general condition of the body, the patient’s sensitivity to any drugs, etc. In most cases, with When prescribing a drug for the treatment of varicose veins in the legs, the patient is interested in the optimal combination of price and effectiveness, so the doctor’s task is to select a drug that the patient can afford to buy, since treatment of varicose veins usually takes quite a long time both in the hospital and at home conditions. Let's look at good and inexpensive remedies for varicose veins of the legs.
Medicines against varicose veins of the legs can be divided into several groups depending on the direction of their action:
Drugs of these groups can be used in combination in therapy against varicose veins of the lower extremities, both in the form of tablets and in the form of ointments and gels. Their effectiveness depends on the stage of the disease, and doctors usually warn that these drugs help relieve the symptoms of varicose veins in the legs at its initial stage and can be used at home. When the disease progresses to a more severe form, the only really good treatment method is surgery - phlebectomy.
Each group of drugs on the pharmaceutical market is presented in different price categories; it is difficult to name the best of them. The cost of the drug primarily depends on the country of origin, as well as on the amount of funds invested in the advertising campaign. Almost all drugs used to treat varicose veins of the lower extremities have a large number of analogues, which are based on the same active ingredient, so it will not be particularly difficult for the patient to choose a cheaper drug with a similar effect.
For greater effect, drugs from different groups can be used in combination.
Venotonics are not a means to completely rid a patient of varicose veins in the legs, but they to some extent help combat the decrease in the general tone of the blood vessels in the legs and are a preventive measure against the development of various complications of varicose veins, including thrombophlebitis. Today, the most popular drugs in this group are Phlebodia 600 and Detralex.
Venotonics are divided into several subgroups depending on the active substance based on their composition:
Most often, among the drugs in this subgroup, Detralex or Venarus is used against varicose veins in the legs. Analogues of these drugs also include Quercetin, Rutoside, Monoxerutin, Hesperidin, Diosmin, Troxerutin, Hydrosmin, Diosmin and their derivatives.
Detralex is produced in France, which determines its high cost: the price of a 500 mg package averages 650 rubles for 30 pieces and 1,300 rubles for 60 pieces. The only thing against its use can be the price factor, since it needs to be used several times a day. A complete analogue of Detralex is the Russian drug Venarus, the cost of which is almost two times lower: 420 rubles for 30 pieces and 750 for 60 pieces.
But despite the fact that the composition of the drugs is almost the same, there is still a difference in their effect on the body: Detralex acts faster and is eliminated from the body earlier, since it contains micronized diosmin. But in general, given the price difference, the course of treatment with Venarus is significantly cheaper, since the drugs need to be taken for a long time.
The product is imported and has a high cost.
Among the good inexpensive analogues of Detralex used against varicose veins in the legs, one can also note Venozol, which belongs to the group of dietary supplements, but contains the same active substances. Venozol is produced both in tablets (capsules) and in the form of ointment and gel, which are used several times a day. This is perhaps the cheapest drug from this subgroup: the cost of 36 capsules is about 300 rubles. The undoubted advantages of the drug include its plant origin; it is produced on the basis of an extract from grape leaves and has a minimally toxic effect on the body, as a result of which it has numerous good reviews.
Treatment of varicose veins in the legs at home is also possible with herbal medicines, the main active ingredient of which is troxerutin. A particularly popular drug of this subgroup is the bioflavonoid Troxevasin, produced in Bulgaria in the form of capsules and gel for external use. The average price of Troxevasin capsules is on average 300 rubles, which allows us to classify it as an inexpensive drug for the treatment of varicose veins of the legs. The cheapest analogue of Troxevasin is the Russian-made Troxerutin gel, the price of which is approximately 30 rubles. Troxerutin helps relieve swelling and reduce heaviness in the legs, and also has a good effect on the walls of capillaries. The drug is also used against trophic ulcers and after phlebectomy as a strengthening agent.
The drug is available in both capsule and gel form.
Herbal remedies for the treatment of varicose veins of the lower extremities based on horse chestnut fruit are also widely available on the market. One of the most popular is the drug Aescusan, which has been on the market for a long time and has received good reviews, available both in the form of drops and as a gel for topical use. This remedy helps relieve swelling in the legs and reduce burning and itching sensations on the skin. This drug can also be classified as an inexpensive medicine, although it is produced in Germany. The average price of drops is 150 rubles. The drug has been used in therapeutic practice for a long time and has good reviews from doctors and patients; it is used several times a day for several courses. Extracts and essential oils of lavender, juniper, almond and other medicinal plants are also used to make preparations for the treatment of varicose veins. These inexpensive drugs can be used in the general treatment of varicose veins of the legs; they are not independent drugs and are used to relieve the symptoms of the disease.
Drugs of this group are widely used in the complex treatment of varicose veins of the legs, since blood thinning prevents the formation of blood clots in dilated veins and swelling of the lower extremities. This group is represented by a wide range of drugs in different price categories.
The drug improves blood fluidity and viscosity.
These drugs are not medicines that can completely cure varicose veins on the legs, but in combination with the treatment of the disease at its early stage, they can significantly alleviate the patient’s condition and relieve unpleasant symptoms. In the form of ointments and gels, these medications can also be used during pregnancy, but only after consulting a doctor. You can use them at home.
Such remedies are very helpful in relieving symptoms.
Drugs in this group are almost always prescribed as part of complex therapy, but these are nonspecific drugs against varicose veins. These medications significantly reduce pain, and are also good drugs that prevent the development of the inflammatory process.
The most commonly prescribed drug in this group is Diclofenac. This is a proven and most inexpensive remedy that can be used both in the form of tablets and in the form of injections, ointments and gels. Numerous analogues of Diclofenac, presented under other brand names, are usually much more expensive.
Diclofenac should be prescribed in short courses and strictly under the supervision of a doctor, since it has a wide list of side effects and contraindications. For varicose veins, it is better to use it in the form of ointments and gels for external use to prevent negative effects on the liver and other organs. If the doctor prescribes the drug by injection, it is better to give the injections on an outpatient basis or in a hospital setting. During pregnancy, it is better to refrain from using the drug.
The drug Indomethacin, which has the same indications as Diclofenac, has a similar effect. Indomethacin is also produced in the form of tablets, ointments and gels and belongs to drugs in the low price category. These are the most inexpensive drugs, the cost of both drugs is on average 30 rubles.
At home, treatment against varicose veins can be carried out using compression using special elastic bandages. This is an inexpensive and effective treatment, which is almost always used as part of complex therapy for the disease.
In the early stages, with varicose veins, therapeutic exercises help well.
Another method of treating varicose veins in the early stages is therapeutic exercises, a complex of which can be easily performed at home after prior approval of the exercises with the attending physician.
Traditional medicine offers many inexpensive methods of treatment, but they should be treated with great caution, they will not cause harm, but the benefits of them are also doubtful, and besides, being carried away by traditional medicine in order to save money, the patient may miss the time when the disease could have been would be stopped with minimal losses. For these reasons, doctors often oppose traditional methods of treatment.
In modern conditions, pharmaceuticals offer a wide range of remedies for varicose veins in various price categories. They should be prescribed by the attending physician, and when choosing cheap analogues, you need to be guided by not only price, but also effectiveness. It is impossible to determine which remedy is good and effective and which is not so good without a doctor.
Previously, the appearance of varicose veins doomed a person to constantly hide his legs from the eyes of others. Now there is more than one remedy for varicose veins that can defeat this disease forever.
Reviews show that the most affordable and effective way to get rid of varicose veins are over the knee boots - medical products made of special fabric, worn on the legs. They can be easily attached to limbs of any size thanks to the adhesive clasps.
The boots help fight against varicose veins due to the glass spherical balls with silicone coating inside them. As you know, silicon is a semiconductor and has a powerful negative charge. Acting like a vacuum cleaner, microspheres draw out harmful positively charged particles from blood cells, as a result of which the walls of blood vessels become unstuck and blood clots dissolve.
Thus, boots act like blood thinners. When worn regularly, the venous system is restored: the veins are cleansed and varicose nodes disappear, the skin becomes elastic again, and blood circulation is normalized. The advantage of this remedy for varicose veins is that it is safe for health and has no side effects. In addition, over the knee boots are easy to use and are much cheaper than a combination of medications or surgery to remove veins.
To achieve success in the treatment of varicose veins, you should combine the use of external remedies (for example, compresses, baths, patches for varicose veins) with the internal administration of tablets and capsules aimed at reducing the symptoms of the disease and preventing complications. The main groups of medications against varicose veins include:
-Venotonics are drugs that normalize the structure and increase the tone of the venous wall. They help relieve swelling and act as pain relievers if there is pain after standing on your feet for a long time.
-Medicines that improve blood flow by thinning the blood. They are usually prescribed in the form of gels and ointments, but may also be prescribed as tablets or injections.
-Anti-inflammatory drugs. They are not medicines specifically for varicose veins, but they help relieve pain, swelling and other general symptoms of the disease.
Ointments and gels for varicose veins are used to reduce venous insufficiency and eliminate swelling as quickly as possible. Gels have an advantage over ointments because they penetrate deeply into the skin and are quickly absorbed. Most gels contain heparin, an anticoagulant that strengthens blood vessels and improves blood properties. Gels containing:
-leech extract, which strengthens the walls of veins and normalizes their permeability;
- horse chestnut extract, considered one of the best remedies for varicose veins, which prevents the adhesion of the walls of blood vessels and the formation of blood clots and normalizes metabolism in the tissues surrounding the veins;
-extract of pine bark and grape seeds, the components of which are oligomeric proanthocyanidins, which reduce inflammation and strengthen the connective tissue of blood vessels.
Many gels also contain oils that help with varicose veins (for example, tea tree oil and rosehip seed oil). They are able to penetrate into the lowest layers of the skin and heal cracks and wounds.
Currently, the most popular compression remedy for varicose veins is elastic bandages. They are wrapped around the legs to improve blood circulation in the veins and muscles through compression. As a result, pain, discomfort and swelling in the legs are reduced. You should bandage your feet in the morning, even before you get out of bed, and remove the bandages only before going to bed. Wrapping should begin with the feet with maximum compression at the ankle and gradually loosening the compression as you move towards the top of the leg. This will stimulate blood flow upward, towards the heart.
Despite many positive reviews, the use of elastic bandages for varicose veins also has a number of disadvantages. Firstly, not everyone can bandage correctly. If you wrap the bandage too tightly, or, conversely, too loosely, you can cause additional harm to your legs and provoke complications of the disease. Secondly, in hot weather, bandaged feet may become hot and the bandages may fall off. On the other hand, the cost of elastic bandages is much lower compared to other compression materials, so they are affordable for everyone.
In addition to the above, there are other effective remedies for varicose veins. One of them is cold wrapping, which can be done using various bases: clay, honey, mud, vinegar, chocolate. The base should be applied to the feet, put plastic wrap on top and leave for twenty minutes. By using this folk remedy for varicose veins at least twice a week, you can achieve a beneficial effect.
Also, varicose veins can benefit from taking foot baths with changing temperatures and contrast showers. These procedures strengthen blood vessels and tone muscles. The same results can be achieved with the help of special physical exercises. The most painless surgical treatment for varicose veins is laser treatment. But it can be effective only in the initial stages of the disease.
If you don’t know how to get rid of varicose veins, then phlebologists and manufacturers of numerous drugs for external use will come to your aid. At first, it’s not easy to understand all the recommendations and assignments, so we’ll try to give you some basic guidelines.
The veins in the legs are very vulnerable. Increased or insufficient loads, incorrectly selected shoes and a passion for heels, unhealthy diet, heredity - all these factors can lead to the development of varicose veins. It appears due to deformation of the vascular walls, which become less elastic. And the “first signs” that make you think about drugs for varicose veins are the following signs:
Varicose veins appear more often in women, but men can also experience the disease. If no measures are taken, complications may occur, for example, thrombophlebitis. All this leads to limited mobility and deterioration in quality of life.
As we have already mentioned, phlebologists deal with varicose veins. Doctors with this specialization focus specifically on vein health, so with their help it will be easier to choose an effective treatment regimen. Depending on the severity of the disease, doctors may prescribe the following procedures and medications for the treatment of varicose veins on the legs:
For treatment to be effective, you must follow your doctor's recommendations. Typically, the prescription is not limited to one drug, but involves complex measures.
Not every clinic has phlebologists, and not everyone can afford paid specialists. And doctors’ work schedules, as a rule, are not very convenient for working patients. For these reasons, people are increasingly interested in how to cure varicose veins at home. Patients who have been registered for several years usually use familiar medications that were prescribed before. If you are not sure of their effectiveness or do not yet know what to choose, we will tell you the names of the best drugs for the treatment of varicose veins on the legs:
Varicose veins are a serious chronic disease, the main symptoms of which are stretching of the tissues of the vascular wall with the formation of venous nodes. In this case, there is a significant disturbance in the outflow of blood and its stagnation in the vascular system.
Drug therapy for this disease is an important component in the complex treatment of varicose veins. In practice, only 9–10% of patients suffering from this disease undergo surgery. Most case reports confirm the effectiveness of treating varicose veins with the help of medications.
Treatment of varicose veins with medications should begin as early as possible. In this case, it stops the process and prevents it from progressing. The drugs are usually taken in long courses, sometimes up to 6 months, both as independent therapy and a preventive measure, and as an additional component in the stages before and after surgery.
Treatment of varicose veins with medications is the only possible option in case of contraindications to surgical intervention.
Drug therapy will not eliminate vein nodes and will not completely remove spider veins . But with a competent treatment regimen, medications act as a serious barrier to the development and progression of the disease.
To prevent thrombophlebitis, trophic ulcers and thrombosis from becoming your constant companions, start taking medications for varicose veins in the legs at the first symptoms of the disease . Even surgery will only help with drug therapy.
For venous varicose veins, medicinal substances are classified according to the type of action into three main groups :
One of the goals of treating varicose veins with medications is to strengthen the tone of the vascular walls and stabilize venous blood flow. This problem is solved by effective phlebotropic venotonic drugs, which are necessarily included in the treatment and prevention regimen.
Research and medical practice have proven the effectiveness of phlebotonics developed on the basis of natural flavonoids - diosmin and hesperide. These substances not only protect the vein cells, but stimulate the outflow of lymph and stabilize the functioning of the capillaries. The simultaneous use of combination medications that contain both flavonoids is especially effective.
Most often, phlebotropic drugs are taken in courses of 2 to 3 months . It is important that the intake coincides with the hot season, when the load on blood vessels increases due to high air temperatures and the consumption of large volumes of water. If varicose veins are accompanied by chronic venous insufficiency, phlebotonics are taken constantly at half the dose.
A patient diagnosed with varicose veins should receive systematic treatment from the very beginning . to prevent the development of the disease and reduce the likelihood of complications.
The second problem is solved by medications that thin the blood (anticoagulants) and improve its fluid properties, preventing the formation of thrombotic clots (antiplatelet agents).
The formation of blood clots, their separation from the vascular wall and movement along the venous bed leads to blockage of the vessels of the human heart, lungs and brain. As a result, the likelihood of developing a heart attack, pulmonary embolism and ischemic stroke is very high.
Antiaggregates are not a cure for varicose veins, but are used as a means to prevent its serious complications - thrombosis and thrombophlebitis. We can say that these medications save the patient’s life and reduce the risk of disability to a minimum.
In order to reduce pain, swelling, tissue distension and other symptoms of inflammation of the venous wall, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics are used.
Important: in the form of tablets, phlebotropic drugs for varicose veins are contraindicated for use in the first trimester of pregnancy, during breastfeeding and special sensitivity to the components.
The dosage and duration of drug therapy for varicose veins of the lower extremities is calculated by the doctor, depending on the severity of the varicose process and medical history.
Only the attending physician can prescribe antiplatelet agents in the form of injections and tablets that improve blood flow and prevent blood clots. The dosage and treatment regimen for patients is prescribed only individually .
Drugs that thin the blood for varicose veins, such as chimes, trental, pentoxifylline, have serious contraindications and side effects. When using them, it becomes necessary to regularly monitor blood clotting parameters by taking INR tests.
This kind of medicine is necessary for severe pain spreading along the course of the vessel, with rising temperature, to reduce swelling and other symptoms of the inflammatory process. They will help stop the development of varicose veins into thrombophlebitis and thrombosis, which are life-threatening.
The dosage and duration of the course are determined only by the doctor, since these medications have serious contraindications and side effects.
Contraindications apply primarily to the age category under 16 years, pregnant and nursing mothers . In addition, contraindications include:
Estimated price: from 20 to 80 rubles, depending on the dosage form.
When diagnosed with varicose veins, you have to pay attention to lifestyle, nutrition and exercise. Not allowed:
Trophic ulcers cause severe pain, disruption of lifestyle, work and sleep due to an increased feeling of heaviness in the legs and the inability to stand and move for a long time.
Immediate consultation with a doctor is required if the following symptoms appear:
The necessary medications for varicose veins of the lower extremities must be present in the complex treatment regimen. Even after surgery, several courses of phlebotonic and antiplatelet drugs will be required in order to prevent possible trophic disorders, inflammation and complications associated with the disease.
Many multicomponent drugs against varicose veins act in combination and have several functions. The effectiveness of such drugs is more pronounced. It is optimal to use treatment courses in the correct dosage, calculated by a phlebologist . in combination with compression therapy. yoga, swimming in the pool, herbal medicine.
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The appearance of varicose veins is considered as the initial symptom of chronic venous insufficiency. In the early stages, superficial varicose veins do not show any symptoms, and therefore patients do not consult a doctor for treatment.
The first signs of the disease in the form of “restful legs syndrome” appear only 3 to 5 years after the onset of the disease, which indicates the need for drug therapy.
The disease tends to progress; in the absence of treatment, complications develop quite quickly under the influence of unfavorable factors, in the form of trophic ulcers, thrombophlebitis, and lymphostasis of the lower extremities.
Timely therapy will help not only eliminate the symptoms of varicose veins, but also prevent its further development.
In this article we will try to figure out what is the best medicine for varicose veins on the legs?
The basis of drug therapy for varicose veins of the legs is the following tasks:
These tasks are easily accomplished by taking a certain group of medications that eliminate pathological processes by changing the fluid properties of blood and vascular tissue at the cellular and molecular level.
For this purpose, phleboprotective agents are used to treat varicose veins, which are administered orally in tablets and act from the inside, and external gels and ointments that penetrate the layers of the skin and have a local therapeutic effect.
According to the severity of the therapeutic effect and the mechanism of action, all tablets for varicose veins can be arranged in descending order.
Below we have listed the best remedies for varicose veins.
It is recommended to use in the initial stages of varicose veins, as well as in the later stages.
The medicine has a complex therapeutic effect: it reduces the permeability of capillaries, normalizes their tone; has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects; increases the density of vascular tissues.
The medicine should be taken 2 capsules daily for 4 weeks. The average cost of the drug for a course of treatment will be 300 rubles.
Reduces swelling and venous congestion, improves venous tone and lymphatic drainage, increasing lymph and blood flow.
It has an anti-inflammatory effect and improves vascular microcirculation.
It is used to eliminate the symptoms of varicose veins and prevent severe venous insufficiency.
You should take the medicine 1 tablet per day. The cost of a course of treatment is 1000 rubles.
The drugs have similar effects to the above-mentioned drug “Phlebodia 600”.
The only difference is in the amount of active ingredient and methods of administration.
"Venarus" and "Detralex" must be taken 2 tablets per day to achieve a therapeutic effect.
It is for this reason that these drugs are placed one step lower. The cost of a course of treatment will also be 1000 rubles.
It has anti-edematous and weak anticoagulant effects.
When used together with Ascorutin, the therapeutic effect of the drug is enhanced.
You need to take 1 tablet 4 times a day.
The cost of a course of treatment is 400 rubles.
Improves venous tone, has a pronounced anti-edematous effect, normalizes blood flow during reflux and valvular insufficiency.
Take 1 capsule orally twice a day.
The cost of the course is 1200 rubles.
The listed drugs have virtually no contraindications or side effects, but are contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women.
The duration of the course of treatment and the daily dose are regulated by the attending physician.
Next, we will consider the best remedies for varicose veins in the legs in the form of ointments and gels.
Topical external agents penetrate the skin and have a local decongestant, cooling and analgesic effect. They should be combined with elastic compression and tablets for varicose veins. The most effective ointments and gels for varicose veins:
It reduces swelling, reduces pain, and restores damaged skin.
Apply a thin layer to the affected vein twice a day for 2 weeks.
Cost – 150 – 200 rubles.
Prescribed for local treatment of chronic venous insufficiency in the later stages, with the appearance of persistent swelling and trophic skin disorders, as well as with thrombophlebitis.
Cost for 50 g – 450 rubles.
It is used to eliminate severe swelling and pain syndrome in chronic venous insufficiency, thrombophlebitis and severe manifestations of postthrombotic disease.
Apply a thin layer 2 – 3 times a day for 3 weeks.
The cost of a 100 g tube is 650 rubles.
It has a distracting, cooling, anesthetic effect, moderately reduces capillary permeability, reducing swelling.
Used to reduce the clinical symptoms of varicose veins and thrombophlebitis.
Cost – 250 rubles.
When applied topically, it eliminates severe pain in the extremities caused by thrombophlebitis and phlebothrombosis of the deep veins.
Apply a thin layer 1 – 2 times a day, apply for no more than 2 weeks.
The cost of a 50 g tube is 300 rubles.
The effectiveness of ointments for varicose veins is due to the rapid clinical effect, which is achieved by the alcohols and ethers included in their composition, which have a local cooling, distracting effect.
Despite the safety of venotonic drugs for varicose veins, their prescription should only be carried out by a specialist after instrumental diagnosis.
When severe pain syndromes appear in the extremities, along with a change (blueness) in skin tone, self-medication is extremely dangerous, since these signs indicate the development of deep vein phlebothrombosis, which poses a threat to life for the patient. We told you about effective medications, and you can choose the best remedy for varicose veins on the legs that is right for you together with your doctor.
Tablets for varicose veins on the legs are one of the most common and sought-after dosage forms used as part of the complex treatment of this disease. Such drugs are much more effective than local agents in the form of ointments or gels, since they act on the walls of blood vessels from the inside, strengthening them and eliminating the causes of pathological changes.
Medicines for varicose veins must be taken for a long time (at least 3 months), only in this case a pronounced therapeutic effect is achieved. Tablets for varicose veins improve vascular tone, relieve inflammation, normalize blood circulation and lymphatic drainage, eliminate congestion and thereby prevent the progression of the disease and the development of dangerous complications. A lasting positive effect can be achieved by a competent combination of drugs in tablets with local remedies, wearing compression garments, physical therapy and lifestyle adjustments. Effective tablets for varicose veins should be selected by a doctor, taking into account the individual characteristics of the patient, the severity of symptoms, possible contraindications and concomitant diseases.
The list of tablets for varicose veins on the legs is extensive; it includes various medications that differ from each other in their mechanism of action, properties and content of active substances. In medicine they are divided into several main groups:
All medications are prescribed by a phlebologist. Only a specialist can determine the need to use certain medications, take into account possible contraindications, concomitant pathologies and advise which pills to take for varicose veins. Let's take a closer look at representatives of different groups of anti-varicose drugs and find out more about their properties, methods of use, contraindications and cost.
Tablets for varicose veins Detralex. A complex venotonic and angioprotective agent based on bioflavonoids - diosmin and hesperidin. Works to increase the tone and elasticity of venous vessels, improve blood circulation processes and prevent the formation of blood clots. Taking the drug allows you to eliminate venous congestion, reduce the distensibility and permeability of blood vessels, get rid of swelling, pain, cramps, a feeling of fatigue and heaviness in the legs. Detralex effectively fights venous insufficiency and helps reduce inflammatory reactions. The drug is effective at different stages of varicose veins, even in severe cases, with trophic changes in the skin and subcutaneous tissue (trophic ulcers).
There are few contraindications to the use of Detralex: hypersensitivity to the components and the period of breastfeeding (lactation). While taking the drug, adverse reactions from the digestive and nervous systems are possible, and in rare cases, allergic reactions. Therefore, the drug should be used as prescribed by a doctor and in full accordance with the instructions. The standard dosage of the drug is 2 tablets per day, the course of treatment is long (from 3 to 12 months). The cost of a package of Detralex (30 pcs) is about 700 rubles.
Venarus tablets for varicose veins. A venotonic agent, an analogue of Detralex, consists of the same active substances - hesperidin and diosmin. The difference between drugs is in the manufacturer and the method of processing the active substances. Detralex is a French drug that costs more than the Russian Venarus. In the French-made drug, the active components are processed using micronization technology, so they are better absorbed and provide a quick therapeutic effect. Otherwise, the effects of the drugs are almost identical.
Venarus is prescribed to eliminate symptoms of venous insufficiency, relieve pain and a feeling of heaviness in the legs. Contraindications are also the same - lactation period and individual intolerance to the components of the drug. Venarus can cause disorders of the digestive system (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea), and of the central nervous system - dizziness, general malaise, headache. Sometimes skin reactions (itching, rashes) are possible. The standard daily dose of Venarus is 2 tablets, taken with meals at lunchtime and in the evening. In general, according to patient reviews, the Russian drug Venarus is easier to tolerate and causes less side effects. The cost of the drug is from 500 rubles per package.
Tablets for varicose veins Phlebodia. A venotonic drug based only on diosmin. Its content in 1 tablet reaches 600 mg. Thanks to this feature, the drug can be taken half as often as other venotonic agents. Phlebodia is absorbed much easier than Detralex or Venarus, since the active component of the drug is processed using special technology. The side effects and contraindications for these medications are almost identical. But the use of Phlebodia is also prohibited in the 1st trimester of pregnancy, since there is insufficient clinical data confirming its safety for this category of patients. The standard dosage of Phlebodia is only 1 tablet per day, which should be taken in the morning, on an empty stomach. The duration of treatment is 2 months. The average cost of the drug is 560 rubles.
Glivenol is a drug with a venotonic effect, used to treat venous circulation disorders. The basis of the drug is the active substance tribenozide. Glyvenol is produced in the form of dragees and capsules. The use of the medication allows you to strengthen the veins, improve their tone, eliminate fragility and permeability of blood vessels and cope with congestion.
The drug has a complex effect and additionally exhibits anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, helps to cope with swelling and pain. Like most venotonics, the drug is prohibited for use in case of individual intolerance to the components, as well as during lactation and in the 1st trimester of pregnancy. The standard dose is 200-400 mg (1-2 tablets) up to three times a day with meals. Glivenol has a very reasonable price; a package of the medicine costs from 140 rubles.
Troxevasin . The drug in capsule form is prescribed as part of complex therapy for chronic venous insufficiency and varicose veins. The medication effectively stops the internal inflammatory process, has a venotonic effect, reduces capillary permeability and fragility, and eliminates swelling.
The active substance of the drug, troxerutin, helps eliminate the symptoms of venous insufficiency. Troxevasin is also used for severe varicose veins, accompanied by impaired tissue trophism.
In addition, the medication is prescribed as an adjuvant after sclerotherapy or surgical removal of venous nodes. The drug is not recommended for pregnant women, persons suffering from renal failure or ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract, or with hypersensitivity to its components.
Troxevasin capsules are taken with meals, with a sufficient amount of liquid. At the beginning of therapy, 1 capsule is usually prescribed three times a day; after 2 weeks of treatment, this dose is reduced to the minimum. In general, the duration of treatment is 3-4 weeks. The cost of Troxevasin in tablets starts from 320 rubles per pack of 50 capsules.
Troxerutin Zentiva . Venoprotective and venotonic agent. 1 capsule of the drug contains 300 mg of troxerutin. The drug is an analogue of Troxevasin and has identical indications and contraindications for use. Troxerutin tablets exhibit angioprotective properties that help cope with the symptoms of venous insufficiency.
Taking the medicine helps eliminate pain, heaviness in the legs, helps strengthen blood vessels, reduce inflammation and swelling. Troxerutin is taken three times a day, 1 capsule (with meals).
The drug should be taken with a sufficient volume of liquid. When carrying out maintenance therapy, the dosage is reduced and 1 tablet is prescribed twice a day. The course of treatment is 4 weeks. The cost of the drug is from 350 rubles per package.
Curantil is a drug with a vasodilating and angioprotective effect, normalizing blood microcirculation by improving its fluidity. The active component, dipyridamole, exhibits antiplatelet and immunomodulatory properties, and also prevents thrombus formation in varicose veins.
The drug is used as part of complex treatment for disorders of blood microcirculation, venous thrombosis and their complications. Medicines in this group have many contraindications and side effects, so they are prescribed strictly according to indications, and the doctor determines the dosage and duration of treatment on an individual basis. The average cost of the drug is 600 rubles.
Aescusan is a herbal medicine from the group of angioprotectors, used to eliminate venous circulation disorders. It is produced in various dosage forms, including dragees and tablets.
The basis of the drug is horse chestnut extract (escin), which has venotonic and exudative properties. The action of escin is aimed at normalizing blood flow in the veins, eliminating swelling and reducing inflammatory manifestations. The drug is used for varicose veins, trophic disorders, symptoms of venous insufficiency.
Taking pills helps to cope with pain and cramps in the calf muscles. swelling. Aescusan should not be prescribed if you have an individual intolerance to its components, during pregnancy, or with renal failure.
The tablets are well tolerated and only in isolated cases do allergic reactions or disorders of the digestive tract (nausea, dyspepsia) develop while taking them. The standard dose of the drug for adults is 2-3 tablets three times a day. At the end of the main course of treatment, 1 tablet of Escusan is prescribed three times a day as maintenance therapy. The price of the medicine is from 330 rubles.
Ginkor - Fort is a venotonic agent that is used for venous circulation disorders, accompanied by a feeling of heaviness and pain in the legs. The combined product contains Ginkgo biloba extract, troxerutin and heptaminol. The drug normalizes blood circulation, exhibits antioxidant properties, reduces the permeability and fragility of blood vessels and activates metabolic processes.
Ginkor-Fort quickly relieves pain, reduces inflammation and neutralizes free radicals that provoke the development of degenerative processes. There are very few contraindications for use - hypothyroidism and individual sensitivity to the components of the medication.
There are no side effects from taking the drug; allergic manifestations are possible only in isolated cases. Instructions for use of the drug prescribe to eliminate lymphatic and venous insufficiency to take 2 capsules in the morning and evening. The standard course of treatment takes 30 days. The cost of a package of Ginkor-Fort of 30 capsules is about 500 rubles.
Wobenzym is a combination product that combines active enzymes of animal and plant origin. It has anti-edematous, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, antiplatelet and analgesic effects. It is used in the treatment of thrombophlebitis and lymphedema, and is used to prevent postoperative complications and thrombosis.
The drug contains a whole complex of active components, including pancreatin, rutoside, lipase, amylase, trypsin, etc. Contraindications to the use of the drug are conditions associated with blood clotting disorders and individual intolerance to its components. The doctor selects the dosage individually, taking into account the severity of the symptoms and the general condition of the patient. The average cost of Wobenzym is 500 rubles per package.
Almost all effective remedies for varicose veins have a toxic effect on the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, during the treatment process, it is necessary to minimize the negative impact of drugs by taking them during or after meals and drinking a sufficient amount of liquid.
Long-term treatment with venotonics can affect kidney function, so you should not extend the course of treatment prescribed by your doctor or exceed the indicated dosages of the drugs. You cannot use medications for varicose veins on your own or change the dosage and frequency of taking pills. Antiplatelet agents and anticoagulants affect blood clotting; indiscriminate use of such drugs can provoke unwanted complications from the hematopoietic system.
Medicines for varicose veins are taken in courses, between which there must be a break so as not to provoke addiction and reduce the effectiveness of therapy.
Taking medications should be combined with herbal medicine, the use of local medications (ointments, creams), wearing compression garments and therapeutic exercises. This is the only way to achieve a lasting positive effect and prevent further progression of the disease.
Reviews about tablets for varicose veins on the legs vary. But in most cases, patients note their effectiveness. Anti-varicose veins help eliminate unpleasant symptoms, relieve inflammation and pain, relieve swelling, fatigue and heaviness in the legs.
I suffered with my varicose veins. I have been looking for a suitable and effective remedy for a long time, with minimal side effects. I settled on Detralex tablets. I consulted with a doctor and he confirmed that this drug helps well with venous insufficiency and relieves unpleasant symptoms (inflammation, pain, swelling). Now every six months I undergo a course of treatment with this drug, additionally I use local agents with anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects and I am satisfied with the result of the treatment. Detralex helps me a lot, and I haven’t felt any side effects from taking it.
I have been suffering from varicose veins for 5 years. Heaviness in the legs, pain, swelling, venous nodes protruding under the skin - these are the main manifestations of varicose veins. The only radical treatment method is surgery or sclerotherapy, but I cannot decide to take such a step. Therefore, I am treated with medications and take pills. They help cope with the main symptoms, but do not eliminate the cause of the disease, so someday you will still have to decide on surgery. In the meantime, I take Phlebodia to strengthen blood vessels, drink Wobenzym, wear compression stockings and hope for the best.
I have the initial stage of varicose veins and the doctor prescribed me a comprehensive treatment using local medications and tablets. He also gave recommendations for lifestyle adjustments and referred me to physical therapy classes. Now I’m taking Troxerutin tablets, I need to take them for three weeks. But after a week of treatment I noticed an improvement. My legs began to swell and hurt less, and the heaviness disappeared. My legs are no longer so tired after a day of work, and I feel much better.