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Smuth 600 mg Capsule

Manufactured byAristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
190
10 CAPSULES ( 10 / STRIP )

Description

Smuth 600 mg Capsule is used in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency, hemorrhoids, and diabetic retinopathy. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients under the age of 18 years.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Smuth 600 mg Capsule

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Smuth 600 mg Capsule

Nausea and Vomiting

Diarrhea

Skin Rash

Fever

Headache

Vertigo

Chills

Irregular heartbeat

Uses of Smuth 600 mg Capsule

What is it prescribed for?

Diabetic retinopathy

This medicine is used in the treatment of Diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes that may cause mild vision problems.

Hemorrhoids

This medicine is used in the treatment of Hemorrhoids (swollen veins in the rectum and anus which may cause discomfort and bleeding).

Chronic venous insufficiency

This medicine is used in the treatment of Chronic venous insufficiency, a condition where the valves in the leg veins are not working effectively, causing blood to collect in these veins.

Microcirculation disorders

This medicine is used in the treatment of Microcirculation disorders, conditions characterized by the ineffective functioning of capillaries, arterioles, venules, etc.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The time required for this medicine to shows its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The time until which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit forming tendency has been reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to calcium dobesilate.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

General warnings

Renal impairment

Smuth 600 mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with a history of kidney disease and active kidney disease due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Blood cell count

This medicine may lower the white blood cell count. Close monitoring of blood cell counts is necessary during treatment with this medicine. Do not start the treatment if the white blood cell count is low. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Missed Dose

If a dose of Smuth 600 mg Capsule is missed, take/apply the dose as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take/apply the next dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Creatinine Assay

This medicine may interfere with creatinine assay results, giving incorrect values. It is advised that you inform the doctor about treatment with this medicine before undergoing a creatinine assay.
Take/Apply Smuth 600 mg Capsule exactly as instructed by the doctor. Do not take/apply in larger amounts than prescribed. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of any severe side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

This medicine protects the capillaries by reducing their fragility. This helps in reducing the symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency. It also reduces symptoms of diabetic retinopathy by inhibiting the formation of sorbitol and improving blood circulation in the eyes.

Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Unknown

Classification

Category

Vasoprotective agent

Schedule

Schedule H

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http://www.doxium.ir/en/about-doxium

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Efficacy of calcium dobesilate in treating acute attacks of hemorrhoidal disease. - PubMed - NCBI [Internet]. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2017 [cited 5 September 2017]. Available from:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11598479

Related Questions

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Answer from Dr. Preeti Vijay Namjoshi
Yes, you can. The syrup is given so that patient do not have hard stools. You s...more
Question:
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Answer from Dr. Abhishek Mohata
You should stop the syrup as it is a purgative medicine. Rather shift to a bulk ...more
Question:
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Answer from Dr. Bijli Nanda
Local application ,so safe when used for short term.if you require this on a lon...more
Question:
Hai, my daughter 2 years 3 months and weighs 12 kgs is having constipation and when consulted doctor...more
Answer from Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
Please consult a pediatrician before starting laxative syrups for small child
Question:
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Answer from Dr. S.Umamaheswaran
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Information on this page was last updated on 15 Nov 2017

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190 
10 CAPSULES ( 10 / STRIP )