CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM belongs to the group of medicines known as 'vasoprotective', primarily indicated in the treatment of constipation, hemorrhoids (piles), varicose veins (enlarged, swollen, and twisted vein), and diabetic retinopathy (damage to light-sensitive the black part of the eye). Hemorrhoids are also known as piles, are a medical condition that happens when veins present in the anus and rectum area (the last part of the large intestine that ends up in the anus) get swell and become painful. The varicose vein is a condition in which veins (a type of blood vessel) become large, swollen especially in feet and legs. Diabetic retinopathy is a health condition that happens when the retina's blood vessels (black part of the eye) get damaged in persons with diabetes.
CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM contains two medicines namely Calcium Dobesilate and Docusate sodium. CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM contains 'Calcium Dobesilate' that improves blood flow in veins (a type of blood vessel) by decreasing the thickness of blood and also relaxes the muscles of the affected part of the body (legs, feet, anus, eyes) by reducing the leakage and fragility of blood vessels. Docusate is a laxative that works by boosting the amount of water the stool absorbs in the gut, producing the stool softer and easier to pass. In this way, CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM provides relief in constipation, piles, varicose veins, and diabetic retinopathy.
Take CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience nausea, stomach cramp, diarrhoea, fever, skin rash, headache, vertigo. Most of these side effects of CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not exceed the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications before taking CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM to rule out any side-effects. Dosage should be reduced in persons dealing with kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe you CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM only if the benefits outweigh the risks. CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM causes drowsiness, so drive with caution. CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol while taking CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM.
Constipation, Haemorrhoids, varicose veins and diabetic retinopathy.
CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM belongs to the group of medicines known as 'vasoprotective', primarily indicated in the treatment of constipation, haemorrhoids (piles), varicose veins (enlarged, swollen, and twisted vein), and diabetic retinopathy (damage to light-sensitive the black part of the eye). CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM contains 'Calcium Dobesilate' that improves blood flow in veins (a type of blood vessel) by decreasing the thickness of blood and also relaxes the muscles of the affected part of the body (legs, feet, anus, eyes) by reducing the leakage and fragility of blood vessels. On the other hand, Docusate is a laxative that works by boosting the amount of water the stool absorbs in the gut, producing the stool softer and easier to pass. In this way, CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM provides relief in piles, varicose veins, and diabetic retinopathy.
Do not exceed the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not take CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM for longer durations unless prescribed by your doctor. If your condition does not improve even after taking CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM for 2-4 weeks, please consult your doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol along with CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM as it could lead to increased drowsiness. CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM may not be suitable for people with respiratory disease, heart disease, epilepsy, low blood pressure, kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor if you have stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications before taking CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM to rule out any side-effects. Consult your doctor before taking CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe you CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM only if the benefits outweigh the risks. CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM causes drowsiness, so drive with caution. CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established.
Drug-Drug Interactions: CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM may have an interaction with a pain killer (aspirin), an antidepressant (duloxetine), water pills/diuretics (furosemide), antidiabetics (insulin glargine), antacids (milk of magnesia).
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid consuming alcohol along with CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM as it could lead to increased drowsiness.
Drug-Disease Interactions: CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM may interact with heart dysfunction, stomach pain, seizures (fits), electrolyte imbalance, liver problems, and kidney dysfunction.
You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM. Alcohol intake, along with CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM, may cause increased drowsiness.
It is advised not to take CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM if you are pregnant unless prescribed by the doctor. Your doctor will prescribe CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will decide whether breastfeeding mothers can take CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM or not.
CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM may cause drowsiness and vision disturbances; do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel drowsy.
Dose adjustment may be needed. CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment/liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Dose adjustment may be needed. CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment/kidney disease. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
CALCIUM DOBESILATE+DOCUSATE SODIUM should not be used by children, as the efficacy and safety have not been established.
Certain diagnostic tests including digital rectal exams can diagnose haemorrhoids.
Constipation: When a person passes less than three bowel movements a week or has tough bowel movements.
Haemorrhoids: These are also known as piles, are a medical condition that happens when veins present in the anus and rectum area (the last part of the large intestine that ends up in the anus) get swell and become painful. Piles can be can either be internal or external. Internal haemorrhoids occur within the rectum as the rectum area has fewer pain receptors, less troublesome and painful. At the same time, external haemorrhoids occur at the outside of the anus and are most painful. Some of the common symptoms of haemorrhoids are itching, pain, swelling, and trouble sitting. If proper treatment is not provided at the right time, haemorrhoids become irritated and cause bleeding.
The varicose vein: It is a condition in which veins (a type of blood vessel) become large, swollen especially in feet and legs. Veins are responsible for carrying deoxygenated (low oxygen) blood from other parts of the body to the heart to make it oxygenated. If these blood vessels get weak or damaged, it can cause swelling of veins or varicose veins. Sometimes, varicose veins do not cause any pain, and symptoms at that time included dark purple or blue colour veins, twisted or swelling veins. When painful signs and symptoms occur like heavy feeling in legs, throbbing pain, swelling in lower legs, skin discolouration around a varicose vein.
Diabetic retinopathy: It is a health condition that happens when the retina's blood vessels (black part of the eye) get damaged in persons who have diabetes. Initially, this disease does not cause any symptoms. Still, as this disease progresses, it can cause blurred vision, fluctuating vision, impaired colour vision, dark or empty areas in your vision, and vision loss.