Indications
Diosmin is used, often together with Hesperidin, to relieve symptoms of:
- chronic venous insufficiency, when leg veins do not return blood well: heavy, aching or tired legs, swelling of the ankles, night cramps and varicose veins;
- haemorrhoids (piles), both sudden flare-ups and long-standing piles, to ease pain, bleeding and swelling.
How It Works
Diosmin is a plant flavonoid that acts on veins and small blood vessels. It increases the tone of vein walls, reduces leakiness of small vessels and reduces inflammation, which helps blood flow back towards the heart and lowers swelling.
Dosage and Administration
- Chronic venous insufficiency, adults: usually 1000 mg a day, taken as 500 mg twice a day (midday and evening) or 1000 mg once a day, for at least 2 to 3 months as advised.
- Haemorrhoid flare-ups, adults: a higher dose is used for a few days and then reduced, as prescribed.
- Children: not usually used.
Take with meals. Follow the strength and dose on your product, as many tablets combine Diosmin with Hesperidin.
Interactions
No important interactions are well known. Tell your doctor about all medicines you take, especially blood thinners, before starting.
Contraindications
- Allergy to Diosmin, Hesperidin or any ingredient of the tablet
Side Effects
Usually well tolerated. Possible: stomach upset, nausea, diarrhoea, indigestion, headache, dizziness and, rarely, rash or itching.
Get medical help at once for: swelling of the face, lips or throat, trouble breathing or a severe rash. With piles, see a doctor promptly if there is heavy bleeding, black stools, or symptoms that do not improve within about 2 weeks, as these can have other causes.
Pregnancy and Lactation
There is limited information in pregnancy. It has been used for piles in later pregnancy under medical supervision, but use it only if your doctor advises. As there is little information on breastfeeding, it is best avoided unless the doctor advises otherwise.
Precautions and Warnings
- For piles, this medicine is a short-term help and does not replace other treatment; eat more fibre, drink water and avoid straining.
- For leg veins, walking, raising the legs and wearing compression stockings (if advised) also help.
- New leg swelling, especially in one leg with pain or redness, needs a doctor’s check to rule out a blood clot.
Overdose
There is little experience of overdose. Too much may cause stomach upset. Contact a doctor if a large amount was taken.
Therapeutic Class
Vasoprotective and venotonic medicine (flavonoid).
Storage
Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from light and out of the reach of children.
Prepared by the Oshud Alo team from standard drug references. For information only; always follow your doctor's advice.