Herbal vein remedy. Treatment of symptoms of diseases of the leg veins (chronic venous insufficiency)
Used to treat leg vein problems, e.g. B. Pain and heaviness in the legs, night cramps in the calves, itching and swelling of the legs.
Standing for long periods of time, especially in warm temperatures, lack of exercise and being overweight put a particular strain on the veins. Hormonal influences can also cause venous insufficiency.
The purely plant-based vein tablets made from horse chestnut seeds impress with their good tolerability.
- Decongests the vessels
- Stabilizes the veins
- For pain, swelling and heaviness in the legs caused by leg vein disorders
- Venous insufficiency, for supportive treatment
Consult your doctor immediately if you experience new or suddenly worsening pain, rapidly increasing swelling or a bluish discoloration of the legs.
active ingredients
- horse chestnut seed dry extract extracting agent: ethanol 50% (m/m); 178.5-263.2 mg
ingredients
- hypromellose
- triethyl citrate
- Iron(III) oxide hydrate, black
- crospovidone
- Ammonium methacrylate copolymer (Type A)
- Ammonium methacrylate copolymer (Type B)
- Silica, colloidal
- Sodium saccharine
- Polyethylene glycol (5) stearyl ether
- Povidone K25
- ferric oxide
- Magnesium stearate (vegetable)
- vanillin
- calcium hydrogen phosphate
- sodium hydroxide
- Macrogol 4000
- Polysorbate 80
- Dimethicone 350
- sorbic acid
- titanium dioxide
- talc
The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.
Type of application?
Take the medicine with liquid (e.g. 1 glass of water).
Duration of use?
The duration of use depends on the type of symptoms and/or the course of the disease. In principle, the duration of use is not limited in time, so the drug can be used for a longer period of time.
overdose?
There are no known overdose symptoms. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.
dosage
| group of people | single dose | total dose | time |
| Adult | 1 tablet | 2 times a day | morning and evening, before meals |
Forgot to take?
Continue taking it as normal (i.e. not double the amount) at the next prescribed time.
In general, pay attention to a conscientious dosage, especially for babies, small children and the elderly. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautions.
A dosage prescribed by the doctor may deviate from the information on the package leaflet. Therefore, since the doctor adjusts them individually, you should use the medicine according to his instructions.
What speaks against an application?
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
Which age group should be considered?
- Children and adolescents under the age of 18: The medicine should not normally be used in this age group.
What about pregnancy and lactation?
- Pregnancy: According to current knowledge, the drug should not be used.
- Breast-feeding: According to current knowledge, it is not recommended to use it. You may be to consider a weaning.
If you have been prescribed the drug despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit can be higher than the risk that the use entails in the event of a contraindication.
What adverse effects may occur?
Only side effects that have only occurred in exceptional cases so far are described for the drug.
If you notice any discomfort or changes during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
For the information at this point, side effects are primarily taken into account that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.
What should you consider?
- Be careful if you are allergic to the sweetener saccharin (E number E 954)!
How does the ingredient of the medicine work?
The ingredients come from the horse chestnut plant and act as a natural mixture. About the plant itself:
- Appearance: up to 30m tall deciduous tree with large fingered leaves and showy pink flower spikes; the shiny brown seeds are surrounded by a yellowish-green prickly shell
- Occurrence: temperate zones
- Main ingredients: triterpene saponins (aescin), proanthocyanidins
- Plant parts and preparations used: mainly extracts and tinctures of leaves, flowers and seeds
Aescin has vascular-sealing and edema-inhibiting effects and improves vein tonification. The ingredients also have an anti-inflammatory effect.
Storage
The medicinal product must be stored away from heat.
TOLERABLE HELP FOR WEAK VEINS
Heavy and swollen legs, feeling tired, circulatory disorders and cramps in the calves - the symptoms of diseases of the leg veins (chronic venous insufficiency) are usually clearly visible. The weakness of the veins is particularly noticeable on hot days and after standing for a long time or as a result of hormonal influences, sedentary lifestyle and overweight.
STADA vein tablets help to promote blood circulation in the leg veins. They are high doses, have a purely herbal effect and, with their well-tolerated active ingredient of horse chestnut, support the treatment of symptoms that occur as a result of leg vein diseases.
Horse chestnut capsules are a popular natural remedy for venous disorders and can improve blood circulation in the legs. The saponin mixture aescin contained in horse chestnut extract can strengthen the vessel walls and thus prevent water from escaping. In addition, it can ensure that swelling subsides more quickly.
HOW STADA® RETARD VEIN TABLETS WORK
Horse chestnut capsules are a popular natural remedy for venous problems and improve blood circulation in the legs. The saponin mixture aescin contained in horse chestnut extract strengthens the vessel walls and thus prevents water from escaping.
In addition, it can ensure that swelling subsides more quickly.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE:
Always take STADA retard vein tablets
exactly according to the instructions on the package leaflet. Please check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, the usual dose is:
1 prolonged-release tablet twice a day.
The first treatment successes may only appear after a treatment period of 4 weeks. Long-term treatment is possible after consultation with the doctor.
What is the composition of STADA ® retard vein tablets and what packs are there?
1 prolonged-release tablet contains:
Active ingredient: 178.5–263.2 mg dry extract of
horse chestnut seeds, equivalent to 21 mg
triterpene glycosides, calculated as protoaescigenin;
Extraction agent: ethanol 50% (m/m).
The other ingredients are:
calcium hydrogen phosphate; crospovidone (type A); dimeticone (350); colloidal silica; sorbic acid (Ph. Eur.); macrogol stearyl ether-5 (Ph.Eur.); macrogol 4000; Magnesium Stearate (vegetable) (Ph. Eur.); hypromellose; ammonium methacrylate copolymer (Type B) (Ph.Eur.); ammonium methacrylate copolymer (Type A) (Ph.Eur.); sodium hydroxide; polysorbate 80; povidone (K 25); Sodium saccharine; Talc; triethyl citrate; vanillin; titanium dioxide E 171;
iron(III) oxide E 172; Iron(III) hydroxide oxide x H2O E 172.
Vein tablets STADA® retard is
available in packs of 20, 50 and 100 prolonged-release tablets.
FREQUENT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Does taking STADA retard vein tablets affect the ability to drive and use machines?
There are insufficient studies on the effects on the ability to drive and use machines.
Interactions with other medicinal products
None known. However, no interaction studies were carried out for STADA retard vein tablets. Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including
medicines obtained without a prescription.
Can pregnant or breastfeeding women take STADA ® retard vein tablets? Safety during pregnancy and lactation has not been studied. Due to insufficient data, use during pregnancy and lactation is not recommended.
Mandatory text:
vein tablets STADAâ retard
Horse chestnut seed dry extract standardized to 21 mg triterpene glycosides / prolonged-release tablet.
Active ingredient: horse chestnut seed dry extract. For the treatment of symptoms of diseases of the leg veins (chronic venous insufficiency), which are characterized by swollen legs, varicose veins, a feeling of heaviness and tension, pain, itching, tired legs and calf cramps. For adults.
For risks and side effects, read the leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacist.
What is included in medicines?
| The amounts given are based on 1 tablet. |
|
| Active ingredient horse chestnut seed dry extract | + |
| corresponds to aescin | (photometric) 50mg |
| corresponds to escin | (photometric) 50mg |
| corresponds to protoaescigenin | 21mg |
| Calcium hydrogen phosphate excipient | + |
| Excipient crospovidone | + |
| Excipient Dimethicone 350 | + |
| Excipient Silicon dioxide, colloidal | + |
| Excipient sorbic acid | + |
| Excipient polyethylene glycol (5) stearyl ether | + |
| Excipient Macrogol 4000 | + |
| Excipient magnesium stearate (vegetable) | + |
| Excipient hypromellose | + |
| Auxiliary ammonium methacrylate copolymer (type B) | + |
| Auxiliary ammonium methacrylate copolymer (type A) | + |
| excipient sodium hydroxide | + |
| Excipient polysorbate 80 | + |
| Excipient Povidone K25 | + |
| Excipient sodium saccharin | + |
| Additive talc | + |
| Excipient triethyl citrate | + |
| excipient vanillin | + |
| Additive titanium dioxide | + |
| Excipient iron(III) oxide | + |
| Excipient Iron(III) oxide hydrate, black | + |
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