Stop, Reduce and Relieve with Daflon
An oral treatment for leg pain, varicose veins, edema and other symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency. 1
Answer 5 short questions to assess your symptoms and risk factors
Heavy, Painful Legs? 2,3
Legs that feel heavy, painful and swollen can be a result of a fluid retention in the legs due to the poor blood circulation. This increased fluid retention leads to the symptoms of Chronic Venous Insufficiency, which is a progressive disease can be worsen over time due to venous valves incompetence of the legs.
Healthy Veins 3
Vein valves are designed to allow blood to flow against gravity from the legs back to the heart.
Unhealthy Veins 3
When the values fail to close properly, gravity wins and the flow reverses. This is called venous reflux. Venous reflux is a progressive medical condition. If left untreated, it can worsen and cause more advanced symptoms of Chronic Venous Insufficiency.
Symptoms of Poor Blood Flow 1,2,3
A range of signs and symptoms can point to poor blood flow in the legs. If you've been experiencing any of the following symptoms in your legs or ankles you should seek treatment as they can get worse over time.
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If you regularly suffer from at least one of these symptoms, take our quick self-assessment quiz and use your result to help guide your next steps.
Treat Your Symptoms Early 1,2,4
Heavy, painful legs and edema can be early signs of chronic venous insufficiency. Left untreated, these symptoms can increase in severity, leading to spider veins, varicose veins, and leg ulcers. The different stages of disease are described as grades C0-6 depending on the severity of the symptoms as shown here:
Stage 0
Heavy, Painful Legs
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Stage 0
Heavy, Painful Legs
No visible or palpable signs of venous disease, but symptoms include itching, pain, heaviness, leg-tiredness and muscle cramps
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Stage 1
Telangiectasiae /Reticular Veins
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Stage 1
Telangiectasiae /Reticular Veins
Ignoring initial symptoms can cause the condition to worsen, leading to broken blood vessels or “spider veins” and visible veins. They aren’t usually painful, but are an important indicator of leg vein problems. It’s important not to ignore this early sign as the condition can rapidly progress.
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Stage 2
Varicose veins
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Stage 2
Varicose veins
Left untreated, stage 1 turns to stage 2 with the veins becoming unusually dilated, stretched out and sinuous. These obvious, bulging veins on the legs and ankles are a clear sign of chronic venous insufficiency.
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Stage 3
Edema
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Stage 3
Edema
Edema (swelling) may appear in stage 3 caused by increased pressure and leakage as a result of further deterioration of the venous walls and valves.
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Stage 4
Skin changes - Pigmentation and/or Eczema
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Stage 4
Skin changes - Pigmentation and/or Eczema
Continued poor circulation can lead to stage 4, characterised by darkening of the skin around your ankles (hyperpigmentation), redness, dryness, itchiness (venous eczema), hardening of soft tissues and the development of whitish patches.
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Stage 5
Healed venous ulcer
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Stage 5
Healed venous ulcer
Stage 5 is defined by the presence of open but healed areas of skin called ulcers. These can be painful and affect your quality of life, making it difficult to move around.
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Stage 6
Active venous ulcer
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Stage 6
Active venous ulcer
If you reach stage, you will have open wounds called ulcers on your legs. Internally at this stage there is more deterioration in circulation and increased leakage in the capillaries.
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If you are experiencing any of these signs and symptoms you should speak with your family doctor about the treatment options.
By recognizing the symptoms and take action, you can significantly reduce the possibility of disease progression and the impact on daily life.
RISK FACTORS YOU CAN CONTROL 3
Prolonged standing and sitting
Obesity
RISK FACTORS YOU CAN’T CONTROL 3
Age
Gender
Family history
Factors Affecting Blood Circulation
There are several risk factors for Chronic Venous Insufficiency, although some of them are beyond your control, you can still rectify other risk factors. 1
Women are tend to have more risk than men, and a family history, and aging can increase the chance of developing symptoms. 3
For lifestyle factors you can take steps to negate, such as being overweight and inactive, can also increase your risk of developing problems with your veins. Those who stand or sit as part of their occupations, such as nurses, teachers and those in the service industry, are particularly at risk. 3
Advice for Healthy Legs
By incorporating simple habits into your daily routine and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, you can protect your legs from the discomfort caused by fluid retention and the damage this can cause to veins over time: 3,4
Stay active
Regular exercise helps improve circulation and tone the muscles in your legs.
Wear compression stockings
Compression stockings help to improve blood circulation in the legs.
Maintain a healthy weight
Keep a close eye on your weight as obesity can contribute to blocked or weakened valves in leg.
Avoid wearing high heels
Choose a medium heel over flat or high-heeled shoes to encourage more lower leg activity.
Wear loose clothing
Avoid tight clothing which can restrict blood flow in the legs and exacerbate the risk of chronic venous insufficiency.
Stay cool
Veins dilate in the heat which can cause blood to pool and contribute to your legs feeling heavy and tired.
Move regularly
Avoid sitting or standing for too long to prevent fluid retention in your legs.
Elevate your legs
Raise your legs and avoid crossing them to help blood flow towards the heart when relaxing.
In addition to lifestyle modifications, topical creams and gels can also be useful for symptom relief, and medical procedures can treat the advanced condition.
Safety Information:
Daflon 500mg Safety Information
COMPOSITION*: Micronized, purified flavonoid fraction 500 mg: 450 mg diosmin; 50 mg flavonoids expressed as hesperidin.
INDICATIONS*: Treatment of organic and idiopathic chronic venous insufficiency of the lower limbs with the following symptoms: heavy legs; pain; nocturnal cramps. Treatment of acute hemorrhoidal attacks.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION*: In venous disease: 2 tablets daily. In acute hemorrhoidal attacks: the dosage can be increased to up to 6 tablets daily.
CONTRAINDICATIONS*: Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.
WARNINGS*: The administration of this product for the symptomatic treatment of acute hemorrhoids does not preclude treatment for other anal conditions. If symptoms do not subside promptly, a proctological examination should be performed and the treatment should be reviewed.
INTERACTION(S)*: None.
FERTILITY*. PREGNANCY/LACTATION*: Treatment should be avoided.
DRIVE & USE MACHINES*. UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS*: Common: diarrhoea, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting. Rare: dizziness, headache, malaise, rash, pruritus, urticaria. Uncommon: colitis. Frequency not known abdominal pain, isolated face, lip, eyelid oedema. Exceptionally Quincke’s oedema.
OVERDOSE*. PROPERTIES*: Vascular protector and venotonic. Daflon 500 mg acts on the return vascular system: it reduces venous distensibility and venous stasis; in the microcirculation, it normalizes capillary permeability and reinforces capillary resistance.
PRESENTATION*: Pack of 30 film-coated tablets of Daflon 500 mg.
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*For complete information, please refer to the Summary of Product Characteristics.
Daflon 1000mg Safety Information
COMPOSITION*: Micronized, purified flavonoid fraction 1000 mg: 900 mg diosmin; 100 mg flavonoids expressed as hesperidine.
INDICATIONS*: Treatment of the symptoms of chronic venous disease of the lower limbs, either organic or functional: feeling of heavy legs, pain, night cramps. Treatment of acute hemorrhoidal episodes.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION*: In venous disease: 1000mg daily. In acute hemorrhoidal attacks: the dosage can be increased up to 3000mg daily.
CONTRAINDICATIONS*: Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.
WARNINGS*: The administration of this product for the symptomatic treatment of acute hemorrhoids does not preclude treatment for other anal conditions. If symptoms do not subside promptly, a proctological examination should be performed and the treatment should be reviewed.
INTERACTION(S)*: None.
FERTILITY/PREGNANCY/LACTATION*: Treatment should be avoided.
DRIVE & USE MACHINES/UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS*: Common: diarrhoea, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting. Rare: dizziness, headache, malaise, rash, pruritus, urticaria. Uncommon: colitis. Frequency not known abdominal pain, isolated face, lip, eyelid oedema. Exceptionally Quincke’s oedema.
OVERDOSE/PROPERTIES*: Vascular protector and venotonic. Daflon 500 mg acts on the return vascular system: it reduces venous distensibility and venous stasis; in the microcirculation, it normalizes capillary permeability and reinforces capillary resistance.
PRESENTATION*: Pack of 30 film-coated tablets of Daflon 500 mg.
Servier Hong Kong Limited Room 103, 31/F, The Gateway Tower 5, 15 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong www.servier.hk
*For complete information, please refer to the complete Summary of Product Characteristics for your country.
References:
- Nicolaides A, et al. Part I. Int Angiol. 2018;37(3):181-254.
- Bergan JJ et al. N Engl J Med. 2006;355:488-498
- Vascular Disease Foundation. Available at: http://vasculardisease.org/flyers/chronic-venous-insufficiency-flyer.pdf (Accessed April 19, 2022).
- Nicolaides A, et al. International Angiology. 2020 Part II; DOI: 10.23736/S0392-9590.20.04388-6.
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