Dobesil 500mg Capsule

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Active Ingredient	Calcium Dobesilate (500mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Benzenesulfonic acid Derivative
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	CARDIAC
Action Class	Capillary permeability reducer
User Rating	4.9
User Reviews	527

FAQ

Can Dobesil 500mg completely heal leg ulcers?

Dobesil 500mg is useful in treating leg ulcers, but the healing depends upon the severity of the disease and the response of the patient. It is not given alone and is prescribed along with other therapies to make it more effective. Contact your doctor before you start using this medication as you might need other medications based on the severity and condition of the ulcer.

Does Dobesil 500mg benefit in piles or hemorrhoids?

Yes, it is used in the treatment of piles. It effectively relieves the acute symptoms of hemorrhoidal disease in people who take a proper diet and have normal bowel habits. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.

Can Dobesil 500mg be used in leg vein ulcers and swelling?

Yes, it can be used in the treatment of chronic conditions in which the leg vein becomes diseased or abnormal. Such conditions may include varicose veins and spider veins. These conditions can lead to ulcers in the lower leg along with leg swelling and pain. Contact your doctor if you have such a condition and get a consultation before you start taking this medication.

Is Dobesil 500mg effective in diabetic retinopathy?

Yes, there is evidence that Dobesil 500mg is effective in cases of diabetic retinopathy. Dobesil 500mg acts as a potent antioxidant and prevents the action of highly damaging free radicals. It has also been seen that it improves the damage and overgrowth of layers of small blood vessels as seen in diabetic retinopathy.

What if you forget to take Dobesil Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Dobesil 500mg, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

Dobesil 500mg Capsule Reviews

Dobesil 500mg is a prescription medicine used to treat piles and varicose veins. This medicine decreases leakage and fragility of small vessels and improves blood flow.

Dobesil 500mg is taken after meals in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects of Dobesil 500mg include skin rash, fever, nausea, and vomiting. These are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about allergic reactions. Lifestyle modifications like reducing smoking, increasing exercise, and a healthy diet will help you to get better results.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have liver and kidney problems.

How Dobesil 500mg Capsule Works

Dobesil 500mg works on the walls of the small vessel and decreases their leakage and fragility. It also improves blood flow by decreasing viscosity/thickness of blood.

How to Use Dobesil 500mg Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dobesil 500mg is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Dobesil 500mg Capsule

In Treatment of Piles: Dobesil 500mg has antioxidant properties that promote healing in piles (hemorrhoids). It improves blood flow and effectively relieves pain, swelling, irritation or itching caused due to piles. Always use the medicine as prescribed to get maximum benefit. Make sure to avoid spicy, oil-rich food and take plenty of fibers to aid in digestion and ensure speedy recovery.
In Treatment of Varicose veins: Varicose veins are caused due to problems with blood flow from the veins of the legs to the heart causing and this causes discomfort. Dobesil 500mg helps improve blood flow, decreases leakage as well as rupture of veins, prevents clotting of blood and also acts as an antioxidant to promote healing. This ensures to relieve symptoms of varicose veins such as pain and inflammation. This can help you carry out your daily activities better and enhances the quality of life.

Uses of Dobesil 500mg Capsule

Treatment of Piles
Treatment of Varicose veins

Dobesil 500mg Capsule Side Effects

Safety Tips

Driving ^SAFE

Dobesil 500mg does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Dobesil 500mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dobesil 500mg.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Dobesil 500mg during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Dobesil 500mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Dobesil 500mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Take it as per the dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor first.
Dobesil 500mg is used in the treatment of piles and varicose veins.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
It should be taken with food.
Inform your doctor if you notice an allergic reaction like skin rash, fever, nausea, and vomiting.