Diosmin

Description

Diosmin is used for the treatment of haemorrhoids (piles) and varicose veins (swollen veins seen in the legs and feet). It is also used to treat lymphedema (swelling due to poor blood flow and accumulation of body fluid, most commonly in the arms and legs). Diosmin helps in increasing the blood flow and improving blood circulation. Diosmin may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dizziness, and upset stomach. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or if they become severe. Diosmin can be taken with or without food. Your dose will depend on the severity of your condition. For the ease of remembering, take it at around the same time every day. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting with your doctor. Diosmin is not recommended if you are allergic to it. It should be used with caution if you are having bleeding problems. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicine. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Diosmin

  • Swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Upset stomach
  • Dizziness
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Skin rash

Uses of Diosmin

What is it prescribed for?

  • Varicose veins
  • Haemorrhoids
  • Lymphedema
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • Onset of action
    The amount of time required for Diosmin to show its action is not clinically established.
  • Duration of effect
    The amount of time for which Diosmin remains active in your body is not clinically established.
  • Safe with alcohol?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is it habit forming?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Diosmin.
  • Usage in pregnancy?
    It is not known whether Diosmin is safe for use during pregnancy. Hence, it is better to consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Usage while breast-feeding?
    It is not known whether Diosmin is safe for use while breastfeeding. Hence, it is better to consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid taking Diosmin if you are allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

It is not known whether Diosmin is safe for use during pregnancy. Hence, it is better to consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

It is not known whether Diosmin is safe for use while breastfeeding. Hence, it is better to consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Use in children

Diosmin is recommended for use in children below 18 years of age due to the lack of safety and efficacy data.

Bleeding disorders

Diosmin should be used with caution if you have bleeding problems as it may worsen your condition.

Driving and operating machines

Diosmin may cause dizziness in rare cases. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines if you feel dizzy after taking this medicine.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Diosmin as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose. Contact your doctor if you suspect an overdose of Diosmin for further guidance.
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

Chlorzoxazone

Fexofenadine

Diclofenac

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Diosmin may be taken with or without food as instructed by your doctor. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablet in the mouth. Inform your doctor if you have bleeding disorders, as this medicine might make bleeding worse. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines if you feel dizzy after taking this medicine. If you have varicose veins, avoid standing for a long time and maintain a healthy weight to prevent your condition from becoming worse.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Effect on sleep is not established

How it works
Diosmin works by reducing the swelling and improving the blood flow in the blood vessels.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Vasoprotective agent, Bioflavonoids

Schedule

Schedule H

Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Diosmin. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 20 April 2021].

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/diosmin#section=Top>

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Information on this page was last updated on 10 Feb 2022

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