Uses of Pycnogenol

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1. What is Pycnogenol 25mg?

Pycnogenol 25mg is an active ingredient derived from the bark of the Pinus pinaster tree. The drug works to improve blood flow, stimulate the immune system and be an antioxidant.
Currently, Pycnogenol 25mg is available in two forms: capsules and liquid extracts.

2. Uses of the drug Pycnogenol

Pycnogenol 25mg is prescribed in the following situations:
Allergies Asthma High blood pressure Muscle aches Osteoarthritis Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, sweating... High cholesterol Anti-oxidant Enhances skin elasticity Increases endurance during sports, vigorous exercise The above, not all the benefits Uses of Pycnogenol. This drug is also used for many different purposes. To learn more about other uses of the drug, you can consult with your doctor.

3. Usual Dosage of Pycnogenol 25mg

For each different treatment purpose, the doctor will prescribe different doses of Pycnogeno l such as:
Allergic diseases have a recommended dose of 50mg, used twice a day. Asthma in children: the recommended dose is 1mg/kg body weight in divided doses twice daily. Impaired circulatory function: the recommended dose is 45-360 mg daily or 50-100mg, 3 times daily. Retinopathy has a recommended dose of 50mg, 3 times daily. Mild high blood pressure: the recommended dose is 200mg Pycnogenol per day. Increase endurance for the body using Pycnogenol dose of 200mg per day.

4. Side effects

Pycnogenol is quite well tolerated. Therefore, at present, few cases of drug side effects have been reported. However, patients may experience some unwanted effects of Pycnogenol drugs such as dizziness, headache, mouth ulcers,...
The above are not all side effects that Pycnogenol drugs cause. . In the process of using the drug, if you encounter any suspicious signs caused by the above drug, you should also notify your doctor for timely examination and treatment.

5. Precautions when using Pycnogenol 25mg

Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consult a doctor. If prescribed medication, use it exactly as directed. Pycnogenol 25mg drug used with some drugs can cause interactions, so do not use with any drugs. If you are allergic to any substance of Pycnogenol or to other drugs or herbs, please inform your doctor before prescribing. The health status of the patient can affect the effectiveness of the drug. Therefore, the patient should inform the doctor about the disease he is experiencing. Any type of allergy you are experiencing should also be reported to your doctor such as: food allergies, allergies to animal hair, dyes, etc. Children may be prescribed medicine for a short time. If you are going to have surgery, talk to your doctor about using Pycnogenol. Usually, your doctor will tell you to stop taking it at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.

6. Pycnogenol drug interactions

Pycnogenol may interact with certain medications such as:
Diabetes medications: Taking Pycnogenol with diabetes medications may cause blood sugar levels to be too low. Monitor your blood sugar closely. The dose of your diabetes medicine may need to be changed. Some medications used for diabetes include glimepiride, glyburide, insulin, pioglitazone, rosiglitazone, and others. Medicines that lower the immune system (Immunosuppressants). Pycnogenol boosts the immune system, which in turn may decrease the effectiveness of drugs that suppress the immune system. Some drugs that suppress the immune system include azathioprine, basiliximab, cyclosporine, daclizumab, muromonab-CD3, mycophenolate, tacrolimus, sirolimus, prednisone, corticosteroids, and others. Medicines that slow blood clotting (anticoagulants/antithrombotics). Pycnogenol may slow blood clotting. Taking Pycnogenol along with medicines that slow blood clotting might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding. Some medications that slow blood clotting include aspirin, clopidogrel, dalteparin, enoxaparin, heparin, ticlopidine, warfarin, and others. Autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS), lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, SLE), rheumatoid arthritis, or other health conditions. Pycnogenol can make the immune system become more active. This can increase symptoms of autoimmune disease. Above is some useful information about Pycnogenol 25mg drug. To use the drug safely, the patient must absolutely follow the instructions of the doctor. In addition, the preservation of the drug also helps to optimize the effectiveness of the drug. Avoid storing the medicine in humid places or in direct sunlight.

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