Venoruton forte tablets 500 mg 30 pcs

What is Venoruton forte and when is it used?

Venoruton forte contains O-(β-hydroxyethyl)-rutoside, which contributes to the normalization of the function of the smallest blood vessels (capillaries) by increasing the resistance of their walls and reducing their permeability. In patients suffering from varicose veins or certain other leg vein conditions, these small vessels lose too much water, causing the ankles to swell.

Venoruton forte brings relief by reducing this swelling and relieving the symptoms commonly associated with it, such as aching, tired or heavy legs and cramps. On the recommendation of a doctor, pharmacist or druggist, Venoruton forte can also be used to treat hemorrhoids. In the case of haemorrhoids, Venoruton forte causes rapid and sustained swelling of the mucous membrane of the anus and relieves symptoms such as pain, weeping, itching and bleeding.

The preparation can also be used on the recommendation of a doctor in the event of side effects after radiation therapy and certain diseases of the retina (e.g. diabetic retinopathy).

What should be considered?

Um To relieve the symptoms of varicose veins, it is advisable to elevate your legs and raise the foot of the bed as much as possible during the day. Wearing elastic supports (usually stockings) is also recommended.

When should Venoruton forte not be used?

If you are sensitive to the active ingredient O-(β-hydroxyethyl)-rutoside, similar substances or an excipient, you should not use Venoruton forte. You must not take Venoruton forte during the first three months of pregnancy. Your doctor knows what to do in such cases.

When should caution be taken when taking Venoruton forte?

If the symptoms persist or if the symptoms worsen, a doctor must be consulted.

If you have swollen legs due to heart, kidney or liver disease, you should not use Venoruton, as its effectiveness has not been tested in these patients.

Use Venoruton is not recommended in children and adolescents.

In rare cases, tiredness, dizziness and headaches have been reported after the use of Venoruton. If you feel dizzy or tired or have a headache, you should not drive or use machines.

Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you

• suffer from other diseases,
• have allergies or
• take or use external medicines (including those you bought yourself!)!

Can Venoruton forte be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, you should only take Venoruton forte after consulting your doctor. You must not take Venoruton forte during the first three months of pregnancy. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or if you are breastfeeding.

How do you use Venoruton forte?

Adults:

1 Venoruton forte tablet twice a day with meals. Relief of symptoms usually occurs within 2 weeks. The treatment can then be stopped (the improvement usually lasts for at least 4 weeks after stopping the preparation) and can be resumed as described above if the symptoms worsen again.

Children and adolescents:

The use and safety of Venoruton in children and adolescents has not yet been establishedbeen checked. Therefore, the use of Venoruton in children and adolescents is not recommended.

Stick to the dosage given in the package leaflet or prescribed by your doctor. If you believe that the medicinal product is too weak or too strong, speak to your doctor, pharmacist or drugstore, pharmacist.

In the case of radiation therapy or retina diseases. te side effects cause, but which do not have to occur with everyone. The side effects are mostly mild.

Some patients may be allergic to this product and experience the following reactions: difficulty breathing or swallowing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, severe itching with a red rash, hives or hives. If you experience such reactions, you should stop the therapy and seek medical advice.

The following side effects may occur when taking Venoruton:

Rare (affects 1 to 10 users in 10,000): Gastrointestinal disturbances (including flatulence, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, stomach upset, indigestion) or itching.

Very rare (affects less than 1 in 10' 000 people treated): dizziness, headache, tiredness, hot flushes.

If you notice any side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What else needs to be considered?

Medicines should be kept out of the reach of children.

Store at 15-30 °C, protected from moisture.

The drug may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed technical information.

What does Venoruton forte contain?

1 tablet contains 500 mg O-(β-hydroxyethyl)rutoside as an active ingredient and macrogol 6000 and magnesium stearate as auxiliary substances.

Authorization number

42647 (Swissmedic).

Where can Venoruton forte be obtained? Which packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.

Packs of 30 and 100 tablets.

Authorization holder

GSK Consumer Healthcare Schweiz AG, Risch.

This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in October 2015.