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Drug Details

PAROVEN

• Drug Class Description
  Bioflavonoids.
• Generic Name
  Oxerutins
• Presentation
  Capsules
• Description
  Active ingredient: Oxerutins 250 mg
• Indications
  Relief of symptoms of oedema associated with chronic venous insufficiency.
• Adult Dosage
  

  Adults and elderly: 2 capsules (500 mg) twice daily.

• Child Dosage
  

  Children: not recommended for children under 12 years

• Contra Indications
  

  Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.

• Special Precautions
  

  Treatment of leg oedema due to cardiac, renal or hepatic disease should be directed to the underlying cause; Paroven should not be used in these conditions. If leg pain and swelling do not improve, or get worse, the patient should consult their doctor.

• Interactions
  

  None reported. Oxerutins have been shown not to interact with warfarin anticoagulants.

• Adverse Drug Reactions
  

  The following adverse effects have been reported which disappear rapidly on stopping treatment.

  Immune system disorders:

  Very rare (<1/10,000): anaphylactic shock, anaphylactoid reactions, hypersensitivity reactions

  Nervous system disorders:

  Very rare (<1/10,000): dizziness, headache

  Vascular disorders :

  Very rare (<1/10,000): flushing

  Gastro-intestinal disorders:

  Rare (>1/10,000,<1/1,000): gastrointestinal disorder, flatulence, diarrhea, abdominal pain, stomach discomfort, dyspepsia

  Very rare (<1/10,000): nausea, vomiting

  Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders:

  Rare (>1/10,000,<1/1,000): rash, pruritus, urticaria

  Very rare (<1/10,000): photosensitivity, alopecia

  Musculosceletal, connective tissue and bone disorders

  Very rare (<1/10,000): arthralgia

  General disorders and administration site conditions

  Very rare (<1/10,000): fatigue