Diosmin EG 500 mg | 120 tablets

Diosmin EG contains 500 mg of diosmin which belongs to a group of drugs that act on the small blood vessels. By stabilizing the wall of blood vessels, they reduce both excessive stretching and increased permeability of blood vessels, which may be caused by your condition. After diagnosis by your doctor, Diosmin EG is used in adults to treat:

• Signs and symptoms of chronic venous disease of the legs, such as pain, feeling of heaviness, tired legs, night cramps, swelling and changes in the soft tissues.
• Symptoms associated with active hemorrhoidal disease (hemorrhoids), such as pain, bleeding and swelling in the anal region.

How to use

Always take this medicine exactly as described in the package insert or as told to you by your doctor or pharmacist. It is important to take Diosmin EG 500 mg after a meal, swallowing the tablet whole with a large glass of water.

Dosage

The recommended dosage of Diosmin EG depends on the condition you want to treat:

• Chronic venous disease: take 1 tablet twice a day (morning and evening). Alternatively, 2 tablets can be taken in a single dose.
• Acute hemorrhagic disease: During the first 4 days of treatment, take 3 tablets twice a day. Thereafter, the recommended daily dose is 2 tablets twice a day. For maintenance treatment, the recommended dosage is 1 tablet twice a day.

Composition

The active substance in Diosmin EG is diosmin. Each film-coated tablet contains 500 mg of micronized diosmin. The other substances in this medicine are: gelatin, sodium starch glycolate (type A), microcrystalline cellulose (E460), talc, magnesium stearate, purified water, lactose monohydrate, hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol 4000, yellow iron oxide (E172), red iron oxide (E172).

Warnings

There are certain situations in which you should take extra caution when using Diosmin EG 500 mg. These include if you are allergic to diosmin or any of the other substances in this medicine, and if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breastfeeding.

Possible side effects

Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):

• Diarrhea.
• Digestive problems (indigestion).
• Nausea.
• Vomiting.

Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):

• Inflammation of the colon (colitis).

Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):

• Headache.
• Feeling unwell (malaise).
• Dizziness (vertigo).
• Rash.
• Itching.
• Hives (urticaria).

Frequency unknown (cannot be estimated from the available data):

• Abdominal pain.
• Swelling of the face, lips, and eyelids (edema).
• Rapidly occurring swelling of tissues, such as the face, lips, tongue, or throat, which may lead to breathing difficulties (angioedema).

Frequently asked questions

How long should I take Diosmin EG?

For chronic venous disease, treatment should last 8 weeks. For acute hemorrhagic disease, you should not take Diosmin EG for more than 7 days.

What is Diosmin EG used for?

Diosmin EG is used to treat signs and symptoms of chronic venous disease of the legs and symptoms associated with active hemorrhagic disease.