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Ruscogenin

Drug #1003

Ruscogenin used in the local treatment of haemorrhoids. itgiven as rectal ointment or suppositories.

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Primary Characteristics

It is of Natural origin and belongs to Sapogenin.

It is also classified under Dermatological Products .

Molecular Weight: 430.6 · Solubility in Water: null · Solubility in Alcohol: null · Non-proprietary name: Ruscogenin.

Molecular structure of Ruscogenin

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

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Indications

Ruscogenin is primarily indicated in conditions like Atherosclerosis, Diuresis, Haemorrhoids, Jaundice.

Contraindications

Ruscogenin is contraindicated in conditions like Hypertension, Hypersensitivity to the drug.

Dosage

Ruscogenin's dosage details are as follows:

DoseSingle DoseFrequencyRouteInstructions
Adult Dosage
0.8 %0.8 %Every 8hTopical As Required
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

Ruscogenin is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Nausea.

Warnings / Precautions

Avoid its use if patient suffering from high blood pressure.

Available Brands

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Single Ingredient

Oint
0.8 %w/w

Multi-Ingredient Combinations

Oint
0.5 %w/w

Storage Conditions

Ruscogenin should be stored Rectal Oint, Suppositories.

Drug Classification

  1. 1.17.3 — Antihemorrhoidals

Manufacturers

Manufacturers of Ruscogenin in Pakistan:

Zafa