Gerbion AESCULUS

Active material: horse chestnut seed extract in alcohol, alcoholic extract of melilot
When ATH: C05CX
CCF: Venous drug for external use
ICD-10 codes (testimony): I83, I87.0, I87.2, T14.0
When CSF: 01.15.02.02
Manufacturer: KRKA d.d. (Slovenia)

Pharmaceutical form, composition and packaging

◊ Gel for external use uniform, from yellow-brown to Brown, with a pleasant smell; must not contain any visible lumps or impurities.

Excipients: Carbopol 940, ethanol 96%, triethanolamine (trolamin), water distillirovannaya.

40 g – aluminum tuba (1) – packs cardboard.

Pharmacological action

Venotonizirujushhij preparation plant. Horse chestnut seed extract contains glikozidnye derivatives – flavonoid glycosides, He has kapilljaroprotektornoj activity, increases resistance capillary wall damage to, antiekssoudativoe action.

The active ingredients of the extract of sweet clover – melilotin and coumarin (dikumarol) reduces the permeability of the vascular wall, improve microcirculation and venous blood.

The combined use of both components leads to increased kapilljaroprotektivnogo effect. Against the background of the preparation use Gerbion^® eskulus decreases capillary permeability, reduced inflammatory manifestations, prevents filtering molecular proteins, electrolytes and water in intercellular space, improves metabolic processes in tissues.

Drug eliminates the sensation of heaviness, pain in the legs, significantly reduces swelling of legs, inflammatory skin manifestations. Thanks to gel basis Gerbion^® eskulus easily and quickly absorbed by the skin, cools it. Leaves no traces on the underwear.

Pharmacokinetics

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Testimony

-Peripheral circulation and chronic venous insufficiency different etiology (varicose veins and post-thrombotic syndrome, swelling of feet during pregnancy, with pain and a sense of heaviness in the legs);

-post-traumatic or postoperative swelling of the soft tissues.

Dosage regimen

Apply topically. Mark on the skin in the affected area with a thin layer of, without rubbing, 3-4 times / day.

In the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency can be applied as a compress (socks, dressing).

Side effect

Allergic reactions: rarely – itch, erythema.

Other: If you frequently use to the irritation and dryness of the skin due to the presence of ethanol in the composition of.

Contraindications

- Violation of the integrity of the skin: open wounds or deep cuts, sores;

- Hypersensitivity to the drug.

Pregnancy and lactation

During pregnancy and lactation (breast-feeding) Gerbion^® eskulus can be used in accordance with the indications, because the drug is applied topically and has no systemic action.

Cautions

Gerbion^® eskulus applied only naruzhno. Not applied to mucous membranes. Avoid getting gel in eyes. Trophic ulcers is not recommended to apply the gel on the wound and around her.

Use in Pediatrics

We do not recommend the use of the drug in children in large skin surfaces and for a long time.

Overdose

There have been no cases of overdose.

Drug Interactions

It is not recommended to apply any other means for external use in conjunction with the drug Gerbion^® eskulus.

Conditions of supply of pharmacies

The drug is resolved to application as an agent Valium holidays.

Conditions and terms

The drug should be stored out of reach of children, at a temperature no higher than 25 ° C. Shelf life – 2 year.