Calcium Dobesilate
Calcium Dobesilate is used in different peripheral circulatory disorders such as diabetic retinopathy and haemorrhoids.
Primary Characteristics
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Calcium salt.
Molecular Weight: 418.4 · Solubility in Water: freely soluble · Solubility in Alcohol: freely soluble · Non-proprietary name: Calcium Dobesilate · pH: 4.5.
Pharmacokinetics
None recorded.
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Indications
Calcium Dobesilate is primarily indicated in conditions like Diabetic retinopathy, Haemorrhoids, Hemorrhoids, Microcirculation disorders, Superficial thrombophlebitis.
Contraindications
Calcium Dobesilate is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.
Dosage
Calcium Dobesilate's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose | Single Dose | Frequency | Route | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Dosage | ||||
| 625 mg | 625 mg | — | PO | Should be swallowed whole at meals. Half the above dose in infants. |
| Paediatric Dosage (20kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
| Neonatal Dosage (3kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
Drug Interactions
None recorded.
Side Effects
Calcium Dobesilate in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Agranulocytosis .
Calcium Dobesilate is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include GI disturbance, Hypersensitivity , Nausea, Skin reactions.
Warnings / Precautions
Available Brands
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Single Ingredient
Storage Conditions
Drug Classification
- 1.12.8 — Other cardiovascular preparations
- 2.17.3 — Antihemorrhoidals