Savi Dimin: Uses, dosage and side effects note

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Posted by Pharmacist Nguyen Van Thang - Faculty of Pharmacy - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital

Savi Dimin is used to treat acute hemorrhoids, venous insufficiency (heavy legs in the morning, leg pain, restlessness, edema). Using Savi Dimin medicine can also cause some unwanted side effects and often occur on the digestive system with manifestations such as: diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, vomiting...

1. What is Savi Dimin? Savi Dimin is an oral drug whose main ingredients include Diosmin 450mg; Hesperidin 50mg and some other excipients. The drug is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets, packaged in boxes of 4 blisters x 15 tablets. The drug is used to treat acute hemorrhoids, venous insufficiency (heavy legs in the morning, leg pain, restlessness, edema).
2. Effects of Savi Dimin The drug has 2 main ingredients, diosmin and hesperidin, with the following effects:
On veins: Relieves tension and stagnation of veins On microvascular circulation: Helps normalize veins normalizes capillary permeability and increases capillary strength. 3. Usage – dosage of Savi Dimin Varicose veins: 2 tablets per day: one taken at lunch and one at dinner. Acute hemorrhoids: the first 4 days, 6 tablets per day; then take 4 tablets per day, for the next 3 days. Take the medicine with meals.

4. Side effects when taking Savi Dimin Using Savi Dimin can also cause some unwanted side effects and often occur on the digestive system with manifestations such as: Diarrhea, indigestion, sadness vomiting, vomiting...
Some other symptoms are also noted when using the drug such as: Dizziness, headache, irritability, rash, itchy papules, rarely sudden swelling of the face, lips, mouth and tongue. , causing difficulty breathing.
When you experience any abnormal symptoms, you should notify your doctor for more advice to avoid affecting your health.
5. Notes in the process of using the drug Do not use the drug if you are sensitive to any of the ingredients of the drug Should take the whole tablet, do not chew or crush the tablet. If you forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you remember, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip it and take your next dose as usual. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose. Store medicine out of sight and reach of children. Should be combined with non-pharmacological therapies: Venous insufficiency:
In combination with postural therapy (elevating legs while sleeping) Weight loss (if overweight). Avoid standing for too long. Can be combined with socks (socks). Talk to your doctor/pharmacist at your pharmacy for advice on the right sock size. Can practice appropriate sports (swimming, cycling, jumping...)

Acute hemorrhoids:
Eat more fiber (green vegetables, fruits), drink plenty of water, unless otherwise directed by your doctor or pharmacist. Additional medications may be used to reduce pain, irritation, and other symptoms (if any). If the condition does not improve after 15 days of taking the drug, it is necessary to inform the treating doctor. In addition to drugs, there are also a number of products that can be used to reduce the symptoms of hemorrhoids, which can be referred to at the Hemorrhoid Treatment Support Product Package. Vinmec International General Hospital with a system of modern facilities, medical equipment and a team of experts and doctors with many years of experience in medical examination and treatment, patients can rest assured to visit. and hospital treatment.

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