Diosmin

Also known as: Bioflaronoid

Drug #887

Diosmin is a flavonoid. Diosmin is used to relieve capillary impairement and venous insufficiency of the lower limb, and for hemorrhoids.

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Primary Characteristics

Diosmin is also known as Bioflaronoid.

It is of Natural origin and belongs to Glucopyrone.

It is classified in Vasotherapeutics pharmacological group.

Molecular Weight: 608.5 · Solubility in Water: null · Solubility in Alcohol: null · Non-proprietary name: Diosmin.

Pharmacokinetics

Elimination: plasma half-life is 11 hr.

Indications

Diosmin is primarily indicated in conditions like Hemorrhoids, Venous lymphatic insufficieny.

Diosmin is also indicated for secondary conditions like Leg ulcer.

Contraindications

Diosmin is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.

Dosage

Diosmin's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
450 mg	450 mg	Every 12h	PO	As Required
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

Diosmin is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Autonomic complaints, GI upset, Headache.

Warnings / Precautions

Diosmin should be used with caution in the patient of acute hemorrhoidal attack. The administration of this product does not preclude treatment for other anal conditions. The treatment should be short duration. If symptoms do not subside promptly, a protological examination should be performed and the treatment should be reviewed.

Available Brands

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Multi-Ingredient Combinations

Tabs

450 mg

Storage Conditions

Diosmin should be stored .

Drug Classification

1.12.8 — Other cardiovascular preparations
2.17.3 — Antihemorrhoidals

Manufacturers

Manufacturers of Diosmin in Pakistan:

Meezab Int.Servier