Calcium Dobesilate Capsule

Calcium Dobesilate Capsule refers to a medical group known as vasoprotective and is majorly used for the treatment of piles[hemorrhoids], diabetic retinopathy, and varicose veins[twisted, enlarged, and swollen veins]. Pile is a condition in which the veins present in the anus and rectum get swollen and become painful. Diabetic retinopathy is a medical condition in which the retina present in our eyes gets damaged in a person suffering from diabetes. Varicose veins are a health condition in which the blood vessels get enlarged and swollen, especially in the legs and feet. Calcium Dobesilate Capsule also helps to polish up the circulation of blood flow by making the blood thin and also helps the muscles of the body like the anus, leg, feet, and eyes to relax.

Avoid the consumption of smoking and alcohol while you are on the drug intake for Calcium Dobesilate Capsule. Do not overdose on this medicine to avoid serious side effects like skin reactions, gastrointestinal disorders, and fever. Consult a good physician before you start the dose. Also, talk about your past medical conditions to avoid any kind of disorder.

Uses of Calcium Dobesilate Capsule

This capsule belongs to the category of  medicines called vasoprotective and is majorly used for the treatment of the following:-

• Hemorrhoids(piles)

         This drug is used in the treatment of piles by working on the walls of the vessels and helps in reducing fragility and leakage.

• Varicose veins(swollen, twisted, enlarged veins)

           It is a condition in which the veins present in the legs and feet get swollen and thus reduce the working of the body parts.

• Diabetic retinopathy

          Calcium Dobesilate Capsule is used to treat diabetic retinopathy, a condition in which thee retina of the get gets damaged and decreases the  eye’s vision.

Adverse Effects of Calcium Dobesilate Capsule

Using a medicine in the wrong way or taking an overdose can lead to some serious side effects on the body. Some of the side effects are listed below:-

• Reducing of WBCs(white blood cells)
• Fever
• Skin reactions
• Gastrointestinal disorders
• Arthralgia(refers to the pain in joints)

Drug Interactions for Calcium Dobesilate Capsule

This medicine has no such drug interaction. But, avoid consuming this capsule with alcohol. This medicine may have drug-disease interactions like fits, liver problems, kidney dysfunction, and heart dysfunction.

Safety Precautions for Calcium Dobesilate Capsule

Read carefully before you open the packaging and start the medication. 

Follow the following points before starting the dose for Calcium Dobesilate Capsule

• Talk to your physician if you have severe kidney and liver disease.
• Talk to your doctor once if you are a breastfeeding or pregnant woman before you start the intake of this capsule.
• Consume this medicine after having your meal to prevent upset stomach,
• Take this dry syrup as prescribed by your doctor. Do not reduce or increase the dose without consulting your doctor.
• Do not consume alcohol while you are on this medication as it can cause excessive drowsiness.

Dietetic Advice

While you are on any medication, it is very important for each one of us to maintain a healthy lifestyle and to eat a good diet in order to recover from the disease. Some of the diet points that you need to follow while you are on the medication for Calcium Dobesilate Capsule

• Make sure to sleep for at least 8 hours every night.
• Eat a lot of fruits and leafy vegetables. Also include food rich in fiber and calcium in your diet.
• Avoid the intake of salt, processed, and oily food.
• Quit the consumption of smoking and alcohol as it can increase the risk of infection in your lungs and kidneys and also can make you dehydrated and sleepy.

Storage Advice

Store this capsule in a cool and dry place or at room temperature. Keep it away from direct heat, sunlight, and moisture.