Daflon ® 500 mg
Presentation and composition:
Blister of 15 film-coated tablets.
Micronized purified flavonoid fraction corresponding to:
diosmin: 90 %
flavonoids expressed as hesperidin: 10 %
Excipients q.s. for one tablet.
Therapeutic indications:
This medicine is a venotonic (it increases venous tone) and a vasculoprotector (it increases resistance in small blood vessels). It is recommended for treating venous circulation disorders (swollen legs, pain, restless legs) and for treating symptoms due to acute hemorrhoial attack. It is indicated in the treatment of functional menorrhagia and premenstrual syndrome.
Side effects:
Some cases of routine gastric disorders and neurovegetative disorders (feeling of discomfort) have been reported, not requiring discontinuation of treatment.
Report any untoward or undesirable effect which has not been mentioned in this package insert to your doctor or your pharmacist.
Precautions:
Acute hemorrhoidal attack:
11 the hemorrhoid symptoms do not disappear within 15 days, you should ask your doctor for advice.
Venous circulation disorders:
The most effective way of giving this treatment is in combination with a healthy
lifElstyle. AVOi exposure toU,e sun, ea, excessive standing and being over-
weight. Walking and wearing special support stockings stimulate blood circulation. If you are in any doubt, do not hesitate to ask your doctor or your pharmacist for advice.
Interactions with other medicines and other fonns of interactions :
You must always tell your doctor or your pharmacist about any other treatment you are receIVing.
Pregnancy – Breast-Feeding:
Inform your doctor if you become pregnant.
In the absence of data on entering breast milk, breast-feeding should be avoided during treatment.
In general, if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, you should always ask your
doctor or pharmacist for advice before using a medication.
Dosage and method of administration:
Oral route : The tablets should be taken at meal times.
Venous insufficiency : 2 tablets daily, one at midday and one in the evening.
Acute hemorrhoidal attack : A 4-day course of 6 tablets daily, followed by 4 tablets daily over the next 3 days.
In all cases strictly comply with your doctor’s prescription.
Storage conditions :
Do not use after the expiry date indicated on the outer packaging.
Keep all medicaments out of reach of children
Manufactured by :
SERVIER EGYPT INDUSTRIES LIMITED
6th October City – GUIZA – A.R.E,
Under Licence of: Les Laboratoires Servier – France
