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Dobesil Ointment


Product introduction

Dobesil Ointment is used in the treatment of varicose veins and piles. It improves blood flow in the veins and restores its function.

Dobesil Ointment is for external use only. You should use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. The affected area should be clean and dry before application. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need as it will not clear your condition faster and some side effects may be increased. If your condition goes on for longer than four weeks or gets worse at any time, let your doctor know. You can help this medicine work better by keeping the affected areas clean, making sure they are dry.

The most common side effect of Dobesil Ointment is application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching, and redness). These are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any side effects. Lifestyle modifications like reducing smoking, increasing exercise, and a healthy diet will help you to get better results.

Pregnant women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine. You should let your doctor know if you have liver and kidney problems.


Benefits of Dobesil Ointment

In Treatment of Piles

Dobesil Ointment 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 Ointment 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.

Side effects of Dobesil Ointment

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Dobesil

  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
  • Skin rash
  • Fever
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

How to use Dobesil Ointment

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.

How Dobesil Ointment works

Dobesil Ointment 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Dobesil Ointment during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dobesil Ointment is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Dobesil Ointment?

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

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Dobesil Ointment
₹1.95/gm of Ointment
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₹3.71/gm of ointment
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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹6.05/gm of ointment
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Quick tips

  • Take it as per the dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
  • Inform your doctor if you notice an allergic reaction like skin rash, fever, nausea, and vomiting.
  • Do not apply to broken, diseased, infected, inflamed or irritated skin, or to open wounds.
  • Avoid getting it in the eyes, mouth or nose. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
  • You may experience application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness). Inform your doctor if it bothers you.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Benzenesulfonic acid Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Capillary permeability reducer

Patient concerns

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The Eco Cardigram report of myself shows adverse result(report attached) though I do not feel any discomfort in my Heart but presently my vericose vain problem which was operated in 2012 by RF Ablation GSV with Foam Sclerotherapy has relapsed aggressively by ulcer, pain and bleeding for which I take DOBESIL 500 MG twice daily with continuation of my Heart medicine ALDACTONE25 in the morning and TELMA20 at night (Prescription attached) and continues ELTROXINE50 in empty stomach in the early morning. My question is is there any relation of relapse of vericose vain with continuation of Heart medicines? Whether I can continue the medicine DOBESIL and ELTROXINE50 with the Heart medicine and how long? since I may have to take Heart medicine life long.
Dr. Nabajit Talukdar
Cardiology
Need to continue heart medicines dobesil n thyroid meds to continue long term
Is there any treatment for varicose veins in Ayurveda
Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni
Ayurveda
Kindly share pics of varicose veins
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FAQs

Can Dobesil Ointment 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 Ointment effective in diabetic retinopathy?

Yes, there is evidence that Dobesil Ointment is effective in cases of diabetic retinopathy. Dobesil Ointment 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.

Can Dobesil Ointment completely heal leg ulcers?

Dobesil Ointment 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 Ointment 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.

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References

  1. Yang H, Yuan HL, Zhang ZP, Zhang HK, Liu MW. Calcium dobesilate-induced hyperpyrexia: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore). 2023 Oct 27;102(43):e35785. [Accessed 25 Jul. 2024] (online) Available from: External Link
  2. National Centre for Advancing Translational Sciences: Calcium dobesilate. [Accessed 25 Jul. 2024] (online) Available from: External Link

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Address: Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135
Country of origin: India

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