Polidocanol
Overview
Categories
- 13 Dermatological drugs (topical)
- 13.3 Anti-inflammatory and antipruritic drugs
- 13 Dermatological drugs (topical)
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Polidocanol's dosage details are as follows:
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 0.1 to 0.3 ml | 0.2 (0.2) | As recommended. | inj | the volume per injecton should not be more than 10ml . For Spider veins use 0.5% solution and for reticular veins use 1% solution. Apply gentle pressure to prevent vein rupture. Wear Compression stockings or support Hose on treated legs continuously for 2-3days and for 5-7 days after treatment of spider veins and
reticular veins respectively. Advise patient to walk for 15-20 minutes daily for few days. Advise patient to avoid heavy
excercise, sunbathing, long plane flights and hot bath or sauna. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| No data regarding the Paedriatic dosage details of Polidocanol is available. |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Polidocanol is available. |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Polidocanol
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