Manufacturer: Swiss Pharma Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Calcium Dobesilate(0.5% w/w)
Tube of 10gm Ointment
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Dobesio Ointment is for external use only. You should use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. The affected area should be clean and dry before application. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need as it will not clear your condition faster and some side effects may be increased. If your condition goes on for longer than four weeks or gets worse at any time, let your doctor know. You can help this medicine work better by keeping the affected areas clean, making sure they are dry.
Dobesio 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.
The main action of the drug is related to a reduction of microvascular permeability as measured by different parameters and methods (vitreous fluorophotometry, retinal haemorrhages, skin capillary resistance, blood albumin leakage, blood viscosity) leading to improved visual acuity.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Dobesio
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Skin rash
Fever
Nausea
Vomiting
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Calcium Dobesilate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Allergy
Pregnancy
Information regarding the use of Dobesio Ointment during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
No interaction found/established
Dobesio Ointment is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Calcium dobesilate (2,5-dihydroxybenzene sulfonate) is a drug commonly used in the treatment of diabetic retinopathy and chronic venous insufficiency.The pharmacology of calcium dobesilate reveals its ability to decrease capillary permeability, as well as platelet aggregation and blood viscosity.
CALCIUM DOBESILATE may interact with heart dysfunction, seizures (fits), electrolyte imbalance, liver problems, and kidney dysfunction
Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Dobesio Ointment, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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.
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.
Q. Can Dobesio 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 Dobesio Ointment effective in diabetic retinopathy?
Yes, there is evidence that Dobesio Ointment is effective in cases of diabetic retinopathy. Dobesio 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 Dobesio Ointment completely heal leg ulcers?
Dobesio 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.
Q. Does Dobesio Ointment benefit in piles or hemorrhoids?
Yes, it is used in the treatment of piles. It effectively relieves the acute symptoms of hemorrhoidal disease in people who take a proper diet and have normal bowel habits. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.
