Polidocanol

Laureth-9 is a sclerosing (skler-OH-sing) agent. It works by increasing the formation of blood clots and scar tissue inside certain types of veins. This helps decrease dilation of enlarged veins. Laureth-9 is used to treat small uncomplicated spider veins and varicose veins in the legs. Laureth-9 will not treat varicose veins that are larger than 3 millimeters (about one-eighth of an inch) in diameter. Laureth-9 is not a cure for varicose veins and the effects of this medication may not be permanent. Laureth-9 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Laureth-9 is a sclerosing (skler-OH-sing) agent. It works by increasing the formation of blood clots and scar tissue inside certain types of veins. This helps decrease dilation of enlarged veins. Laureth-9 is used to treat small uncomplicated spider veins and varicose veins in the legs. Laureth-9 will not treat varicose veins that are larger than 3 millimeters (about one-eighth of an inch) in diameter. Laureth-9 is not a cure for varicose veins and the effects of this medication may not be permanent. Laureth-9 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not receive laureth-9 if you are allergic to laureth-9, lauromacrogol 400, or polidocanol, or if you have: a blood clot disorder such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or thrombophlebitis (swelling of a vein caused by a blood clot); or Buerger's disease (a blood clotting disorder affecting the arms and legs). To make sure laureth-9 is safe for you, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions or allergies. FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether laureth-9 will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while receiving this medicine. It is not known whether laureth-9 passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while you are using laureth-9.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; sneezing, runny nose, difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Tell your caregivers at once if you have a serious side effect such as: severe pain, burning, or other irritation in your leg; discoloration or skin changes where an injection was given; sudden severe headache , confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance; pain, swelling, warmth, or redness in one or both legs; severe numbness that does not go away; trouble breathing, pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest; or confusion, feeling like you might pass out. Common side effects of laureth-9 may include: mild numbness or tingling; mild headache, dizziness; increased hair growth on the treated leg; or mild pain or warmth, mild itching , or slight bruising where an injection was given. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

You should not receive this medication if you have a blood clot disorder such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), swelling of a vein caused by a blood clot, or Buerger's disease.

You should not receive this medication if you have a blood clot disorder such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), swelling of a vein caused by a blood clot, or Buerger's disease.

0.1 to 0.3 ml (0.2 (0.2)) As recommended. inj — the volume per injecton should not be more than 10ml . For Spider veins use 0.5% solution and for reticular veins use 1% solution. Apply gentle pressure to prevent vein rupture. Wear Compression stockings or support Hose on treated legs continuously for 2-3days and for 5-7 days after treatment of spider veins and reticular veins respectively. Advise patient to walk for 15-20 minutes daily for few days. Advise patient to avoid heavy excercise, sunbathing, long plane flights and hot bath or sauna.

No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on laureth-9 used to treat varicose veins. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all medicines you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products . Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

Inj Store Between 15°C-30°C.