Asklerol 3% Injection

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Polidocanol (30mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Polyethylene Glycols
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	OTHERS
Action Class	Sclerosing agent-Varicose Vein
User Rating	4.8
User Reviews	627

FAQ

What if you forget to take Asklerol Injection?

If you miss a dose of Asklerol 3%, please consult your doctor.\n

Asklerol 3% Injection Reviews

Asklerol 3% is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of varicose veins. It is a sclerosing agent that damages the layer of blood vessels, leading to platelet aggregation. This will lead to an occluded vessel and then it is finally replaced with connective tissue.

Asklerol 3% is given by your doctor or nurse. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. 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 are pain or discomfort in extremity, injection site swelling or pain, and superficial thrombophlebitis. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.

This medicine should not be used in pregnant women. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

How Asklerol 3% Injection Works

Polidocanol belongs to a class of medication called sclerosing agents. It locally damages the endothelium of blood vessels, leading to platelets aggregation, thereby leading to formation of blood clots as well as scar tissue which in turn reduces the lumen of some enlarged veins. .

How to Use Asklerol 3% Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Benefits of Asklerol 3% Injection

In 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. Asklerol 3% helps improve blood flow, decreases narrowing of veins due to clotting of blood, and promotes healing. This ensures to relieve symptoms of varicose veins such as pain and inflammation. Eventually, it can help you carry out your daily activities easily and improves the quality of life.

Uses of Asklerol 3% Injection

Varicose veins

Asklerol 3% Injection Side Effects

Safety Tips

Kidney ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Asklerol 3% in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Asklerol 3%. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether Asklerol 3% alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Asklerol 3% is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Asklerol 3% may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Asklerol 3% in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Take precautions as advised by your doctor before application of ice or heating pads on the treated leg.
Avoid exposure to sunlight, hot baths, or sauna for 2-3 days post-treatment.
Wear a compression bandage or stocking soon after the injection, continuously for 2 to 3 days and for 2 to 3 weeks during the daytime, to prevent clot formation.
Asklerol 3% is used for the treatment of varicose veins.
Walk for at least 10 minutes post-therapy along with wearing the compression bandage with the help of a caregiver.
Avoid heavy or strenuous exercise for 2-3 days post-therapy. Long-distance travel while sitting should also be avoided (in a car or airplane).
Compression stockings should be thigh or knee-high depending uponthe area treated in order to provide adequate coverage.