Daflon is a micronized purified flavonoid fraction containing 90% Diosmin

Diosmin

Diosmin is a semisynthetic phlebotropic drug , a member of the flavonoid family. It is an oral phlebotropic drug used in the treatment of venous disease, i.e., chronic venous insufficiency and hemorrhoidal disease , in acute or chronic hemorrhoids, in place of rubber-band ligation, in combination...

 and 10 % Flavonoids expressed as Hesperidin

Hesperidin

Hesperidin is a flavanone glycoside found abundantly in citrus fruits. Its aglycone form is called hesperetin. Its name is derived from the Hesperides nymphs of Greek mythology. Hesperidin is believed to play a role in plant defense. It acts as an antioxidant according to in vitro studies...

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Therapeutic Indications

This medicine is a venotonic (it increases venous tone) and a vasculoprotector (it increases resistance in small blood vessels).

It is recommended for treating venous circulation disorders (swollen legs, pain, restless legs) and for treating acute hemorrhoidal attack.

Dosage

For venous insufficiency, the dosage is 2 tablets daily. For acute hemorrhoidal attack, the dosage is 6 tablets daily for 4 days, followed by 4 tablets daily over the next 3 days.

Side effects

Possible side effects include routine gastric disorders and neurovegetative disorders.