Dobesil Ointment

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Composition FOR Dobesil 0.5% w/w Ointment

Calcium Dobesilate(0.5% w/w)

food interaction for Dobesil Ointment

alcohol interaction for Dobesil Ointment

pregnancy interaction for Dobesil Ointment

lactation interaction for Dobesil Ointment

medicine interaction for Dobesil Ointment

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No interaction found/established

Information regarding the use of Dobesil Ointment during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

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.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

No interaction found/established

SALT INFORMATION FOR Dobesil 0.5% w/w Ointment

Calcium Dobesilate(0.5% w/w)

Dobesil ointment uses

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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.

Common side effects of dobesil ointment

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

SUBSTITUTES FOR Dobesil Ointment

2 Substitutes

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Dobesio Ointment
(10 gm Ointment in tube)
Rs. 3.71/gm of Ointment
Rs. 37.13
pay 90% more per gm of Ointment
DOBESIL OINTMENT
(10 gm Ointment in tube)
Rs. 6.05/gm of Ointment
Rs. 60.47
pay 210% more per gm of Ointment

Expert advice FOR Dobesil Ointment

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.

Frequently asked questions FOR Dobesil 0.5% w/w Ointment

Calcium Dobesilate

Q. 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.

Q. 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.

Q. 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.