When can a doctor prescribe Detralex to a pregnant woman?

Spider veins on the legs, hemorrhoids, poor circulation in the pelvic organs are the result of an insidious disease called varicose veins. During pregnancy, many women are faced with this diagnosis and need appropriate treatment to prevent complications - swelling, blood clots, inflammation of hemorrhoids. To improve their condition, pregnant women are often prescribed the drug Detralex. But not all women are confident in the safety of this drug, so let's take a closer look at the drug Detralex, its instructions for use during pregnancy, and possible complications after treatment.

Why do veins suffer during pregnancy?

Doctors say that the risk of getting such an unpleasant disease as hemorrhoids, which is not usually discussed out loud, increases 6 times during pregnancy! This is due, firstly, to global restructuring in the body, which is preparing to bear a fetus, and secondly, to additional weight in the form of an enlarged uterus, which puts pressure on the pelvic organs and intestines.

During gestation, the blood vessels are placed under a double load, since now the female body has not two circles of blood circulation, but three, since nutrition is required for the placenta and the growing child.

As the uterus gets larger every day, it pinches some important veins, making it harder for blood to complete the full circle of circulation and rise to the heart. Therefore, the load on the veins located in the lower extremities increases significantly, the blood vessels are stretched, and the woman feels an unpleasant itching and burning sensation in her legs. For the same reason, swelling occurs, which affects not only the legs, but also the genitals.

Swelling of the rectum and digestive disorders, which accompany almost every pregnant woman, cause constipation, which results in hemorrhoids. The situation is aggravated by the low mobility of a woman expecting a child; as a result of insufficient walking, the leg muscles become numb and stagnant processes occur in them.

This situation must be dealt with, it cannot be tolerated, since both hemorrhoids and varicose veins can lead to adverse consequences. Medicines to correct problems with blood vessels must be selected especially carefully, carefully reading the instructions for use and always listening to the advice of your doctor.

What other drugs can a doctor prescribe to improve venous circulation?

Detralex is not the only drug based on diosmin. Complete analogues are:

• Phlebodia 600 (also used in case of impaired blood circulation from mother to fetus through the placenta);
• Vasoket (a drug for the treatment of venous insufficiency and the prevention of blood clots);
• Diosmin (effective for microcirculation disorders, hemorrhoids and venous insufficiency).

Although these drugs contain the same active ingredient as Detralex, it is prohibited to independently change one drug to another. Only a doctor can authorize a replacement and adjust the required dosage.

If a woman is contraindicated in taking Detralex, the doctor will select another remedy that is effective for problems with veins. Most often prescribed are Lyoton 1000, Troxevasin, Heparin ointment.

Photo gallery: medications for treating vein problems

Heparin ointment is often prescribed to treat hemorrhoids

Lyoton 1000 - gel for the treatment of venous insufficiency from Italy

Troxevasin is available in the form of ointments and tablets

Table: use of medications during pregnancy

What is Detralex?

This is the name of a fairly well-known drug for treating problems with blood vessels. It is produced by a French pharmaceutical company and is used in two medical fields at once:

• phlebology - for varicose veins and other types of venous insufficiency;
• proctology - for the treatment of hemorrhoids.

It is important to remember that, despite the effectiveness of the drug, it cannot be called a miracle worker, since it is impossible to get rid of hemorrhoids by taking only Detralex. Therapy should be comprehensive and include both oral medications and topical medications.

Detralex has the following beneficial effects on the body:

• strengthens the walls of blood vessels;
• makes veins and capillaries less permeable, thereby reducing the risk of edema;
• improves metabolic processes in blood vessels;
• relieves the inflammatory process and prevents its occurrence.

As a result, the symptoms of hemorrhoids quickly disappear, and the patient’s condition returns to normal. Improving blood circulation after a course of taking the drug is very important for a pregnant woman, since it is the obstructed blood flow due to pinched veins that causes varicose veins and hemorrhoids.

Composition and mechanism of action of the drug

The drug Detralex is available in tablet form. Its main active ingredient is diosmin. This component, entering a woman’s body, has a beneficial effect on the circulatory system :

• strengthens the walls of blood vessels, so blood flow improves and swelling in the legs disappears;
• reduces the distensibility of veins;
• effectively reduces inflammatory processes in the walls of blood vessels;
• Helps prevent blood clots.

Detralex is a venous stabilizing drug that helps eliminate vascular problems

The tablets also contain a substance called hesperedin, a plant-derived component that has antioxidant and venotonic properties.

Most often, Detralex is used for symptomatic treatment or as part of complex therapy. If a woman is diagnosed with vein problems, the doctor may prescribe an external ointment or gel along with the pills. And for unpleasant symptoms of hemorrhoids, the best effect is achieved if you take the pills in combination and undergo a course of treatment with rectal suppositories or ointments.

Taking Detralex during pregnancy

This medicine can be used during pregnancy, since it is made on a plant basis and does not contain harmful components. However, it is important to remember that even such a relatively safe drug cannot be taken in the early stages of pregnancy, that is, in the first trimester, when all the vital systems and organs of the developing fetus are being formed. Intervention of this kind during this period can lead to developmental pathologies and mutations, which will cause deviations or non-viability of the child. Detralex and pregnancy in the first trimester are categorically incompatible!

As soon as the second trimester begins, the baby is already well protected by the placenta, and taking Detralex can no longer interfere with healthy development. But this does not mean that the drug can be taken on the advice of friends or acquaintances who have already treated venous insufficiency or hemorrhoids in this way during pregnancy. Each medication taken must be agreed upon with the doctor monitoring the course of the pregnancy, otherwise taking the drug will not only not have a positive effect, but will also be downright harmful to the unborn child.

How to take pills correctly in different trimesters of pregnancy

According to the instructions, Detralex can be used throughout the entire period of pregnancy, but only after consultation with a doctor who will establish a diagnosis and develop a treatment regimen, select the required dosage and determine the time of taking the drug depending on the stage of the disease and the individual course of pregnancy. It is forbidden to start taking pills on your own so as not to harm the unborn baby .

Studies were conducted with the participation of expectant mothers who took the drug for different periods. During the experiment, no pathogenic effect of Detralex on the fetus was detected. However, experts try not to prescribe it in the first trimester of pregnancy, when all the organs and systems of the unborn baby are being formed.

You can take Detralex only on the recommendation of a doctor, strictly following the prescribed regimen and time of administration.

When recommending a medicine, doctors note that taking the drug must be stopped two to three weeks before the expected date of birth. This is due to the fact that diosmin, the active ingredient in the tablets, can reduce uterine contractility.

Tablets for oral administration must be taken with a sufficient amount of water; it is not recommended to chew them. According to available scientific evidence, Detralex can be taken simultaneously with other medications.

In what cases is Detralex prescribed?

First of all, the drug is used for the first symptoms of hemorrhoids, in which the woman feels severe itching in the anus, and possibly painful sensations. Detralex during pregnancy helps to get rid of these symptoms and cure hemorrhoids, but it can also be used if there are signs of venous insufficiency:

• pain with sudden movements of the legs;
• aching pain in a calm state;
• feeling of heaviness in the lower extremities;
• feeling unwell and tired in the morning.

All these symptoms indicate the presence of a serious problem with the blood vessels, which must be treated, otherwise it will worsen and become more complicated. Detralex during pregnancy will help improve vascular tone and relieve swelling, as a result of which the woman will feel good again.

Positive properties of the drug

The drug contains a complex of beneficial properties. Which it has on the body during a complex long-term course of treatment. Thanks to a specially selected composition and special film, the tablets combine medicinal and therapeutic properties:

• angioprotective – eliminates venous congestion, increases the stability of vascular walls, enhances the overall therapeutic effect of diosmin;
• venotonic – eliminates the outflow of blood from hemorrhoids, improves lymphatic drainage, improves the permeability of capillary walls, protects blood vessels;
• analgesic – quickly relieves pain, relieves burning and itching, soothes irritation on the walls of the colon;
• antioxidant and bactericidal - eliminates the production of free radicals, disinfects the affected area, eliminates inflammatory and infectious causes, enhances lymph outflow;
• healing – soothes irritations, promotes drying and healing of wounds, microcracks on the walls of the anus, prevents their re-formation;
• stimulating – stabilizes blood circulation, stimulates blood flow to hemorrhoids, strengthens and protects capillaries, increases their resistance.

Thus, the drug is indicated for complete complex therapy against hemorrhoids and, with long-term use, will help not only suppress symptoms, but also heal the resulting damage.

Are there any contraindications?

In such an important issue as the treatment of pregnant women, it is necessary to take into account every little detail so as not to harm the developing child. But it’s worth paying tribute to the drug; it has very few contraindications, even for women expecting a child.

The use of the drug is prohibited in case of intolerance to the components or severe allergies to them, and it is also undesirable to use Detralex for nursing mothers, since sufficient studies have not been conducted to confirm or refute the negative effects of the drug on breast milk and the child.

Instructions and dosage regimen

The method of taking Detralex for hemorrhoids will be slightly different from other indications. The dosage and regimen of tablet use should be calculated individually by the attending physician and will completely depend on the form and complexity of the development of hemorrhoids:

• for simple hemorrhoids at the initial stage - the drug is taken internally, 1-2 tablets per day in the morning and evening with food, the course of treatment in this case can last from a week to several months;
• in the acute form of hemorrhoids - the dosage of taking tablets at the acute stage is increased to 6 pieces per day, divided into 3 doses, this regimen lasts the first 4 days, after subsequent days of therapy the dose is reduced to 4 pieces per day before or with food, course of treatment in such a case lasts several months;
• in the chronic form of hemorrhoids - in chronic external hemorrhoids, the drug is first taken as a standard 1-2 tablets per day, then the dose after a week increases to 4 tablets with breakfast and dinner, the course of treatment for the chronic form often takes 1-2 months and is repeated after a certain period.

It is worth considering that the treatment of chronic and acute hemorrhoids is a rather long and difficult process, which must be carried out under the supervision of the attending proctologist. The duration of taking the drug in each case is calculated individually.

Possible side effects

Using Detralex during pregnancy due to hemorrhoids or venous insufficiency may be fraught with the following side effects:

• Nausea and vomiting;
• Dizziness and migraines;
• The occurrence of itching and urticaria;
• Insomnia.

The risk of side effects is small, but, nevertheless, they are quite possible. If a woman feels the above symptoms while taking Detrolex, then you shouldn’t even think about whether you can continue taking the drug, you need to urgently go to the doctor and select another medication.

Description and release form

Detralex tablets are based on the active ingredient diosmin flavonoid and are coated with a thin orange protective film. Thanks to this substance, the product is considered effective in the fight against venous diseases, venous insufficiency, dilation and dysfunction. The drug is manufactured using a special technology called micronization, which gives the product a high level of digestibility and absorption in the body.

The drug is indicated for home treatment of hemorrhoids of various forms, but in such a case it is very important to correctly calculate the dosage, otherwise you can cause even more harm to the body.

Tablets for internal use have a lot of positive properties and indications, but their use should only be prescribed by the attending physician. Despite the fact that Detralex tablets are produced and sold without a prescription. Self-medication can cause complications and side effects.

Recommendations for taking the drug

When treating hemorrhoids with Detralex, it is necessary to take into account not only its composition and indications, but also some other recommendations for use. First of all, it is important to consider that the duration of treatment should be determined by the attending physician, and not by you, especially when it comes to the treatment of acute or chronic hemorrhoids.

Other recommendations for taking the drug include:

• The course of treatment for hemorrhoids must be combined with proper nutrition and cleansing of the body;
• During the treatment period, it is recommended to avoid drinking alcohol and caffeine, but the drug itself does not prohibit the use of alcohol;
• Treatment of hemorrhoids with Detralex should be combined with taking a vitamin-mineral complex, drugs to maintain immunity and restore intestinal microflora;
• To completely cure acute, chronic and hereditary hemorrhoids, complex treatment will be required using local drugs of various effects.

Thus, with careful adherence to the instructions and instructions of the doctor, complex therapy and the right lifestyle, you can overcome even chronic hemorrhoids at an aggravated stage.

Negative consequences and effects

In some cases, with individual hypersensitivity and improper use of Detralex tablets, patients may experience disorders of the nervous system, digestion, and the functioning of the immune system.

The list of risks and side effects of the medication includes the following problems:

• diarrhea;
• diarrhea;
• nausea;
• headache;
• dizziness;
• colitis;
• dyspeptic reactions;
• redness, irritation and skin rashes;
• hives;
• swelling of the face and lips;
• angioedema.

Also, in some cases, patients may experience deterioration and exacerbation of hemorrhoidal disease. If any negative reactions or strange sensations are detected, it is recommended to avoid its use.

Reviews: pregnant women about taking Detralex

My gynecologist prescribed Detralex for the preventive treatment of varicose veins during my first pregnancy. I contacted her with complaints of severe pain in my legs, which intensified in the evening, and swelling of my legs. I have a very good gynecologist who took care of me, both in my first pregnancy and in my second. She explained that these were the first signs of varicose veins, which appear due to excess weight in most pregnant women. If you do not carry out preventive treatment, then you definitely cannot do without surgery. At that time, I was 24 weeks pregnant, and she confidently prescribed me Detralex, but warned me that it should not be taken during the first trimester of pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Since I don’t belong to either the first or the second, I took a two-month course of this drug and completely forgot about all the alarming symptoms of varicose veins. Even during the second pregnancy, none of the symptoms reminded me of themselves)))

Alina Osipova

https://www.babyblog.ru/community/post/living/3090671#comm_154966155

You are 34 weeks. You can take it, it’s not clearly stated in the instructions, but I know for sure that it’s safe in the third trimester - I’ll probably get ready myself... the veins have already appeared and sorry, hemorrhoids... Lena, the vein won’t go anywhere, of course, but it won’t progress and support the veins before giving birth -You will have about 2 months of treatment as expected. Compression stockings would also be nice... but it's so hot! I’ll definitely drink it later, I checked it to B - my legs didn’t swell so much in the summer... and I flew a lot - even after flights, my legs were free to put on shoes...

Olga

https://www.babyblog.ru/community/post/happypregn/1789883

I first became acquainted with such a delicate problem at 36 weeks of pregnancy, there were external hemorrhoids. Childbirth was approaching, folk remedies did not help, I had to see a proctologist. The doctor explained that the treatment should be comprehensive and, in addition to local medications (ointment with heparin), prescribed Detralex according to the following regimen: -4 days - 3 tablets 2 times a day day, -3 days - 2 tablets 2 times a day, -7 days - 2 tablets 1 time a day. I took the full course and can share my impressions. For the first 5 days, it seemed that the drug was not helping at all, the pain did not subside, and the nodes did not go away. Gradually it became easier, and by the end of the course the pain went away. Moreover, I was very surprised when, after a natural birth, the problem did not return.

Venera Olegovna

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I took both detralex and phlebodia to treat hemorrhoids during pregnancy, but if you consider that hemorrhoids are also varicose veins, there was an effect. It was prescribed by a proctologist, neither the gynecologist nor the hematologist from Snegirevka were against it. Moreover, both the proctologist and the hematologist said that Detralex and phlebodia are the same thing, only Detralex is more expensive and you need to take one tablet twice a day for two weeks, and phlebodia one tablet. Personally, I liked Detralex more, but you can’t use it during breastfeeding.

Olesik.M

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https://forum.littleone.ru/showthread.php?t=6755630

I drank while pregnant with my youngest son. He made me feel very sick. I only took one course. Month, 2TB per day.

Starpermama

https://deti.mail.ru/forum/v_ozhidanii_chuda/beremennost/detraleks_pri_varikoze/

Detralex during breastfeeding

Detralex is not recommended for use during breastfeeding (breastfeeding), since there is no accurate data on whether the components of the drug pass into breast milk. If, however, there is a question about prescribing medication while breastfeeding, you should consult your doctor.

Detralex is an effective drug that helps cope with venous insufficiency and hemorrhoids in pregnant women. Detralex, compared to other venotonic drugs, eliminates pain and inflammation, improves blood counts, and protects vein valves. You can order this medication at the lowest cost in an online pharmacy. Delivery of drugs is carried out within 2-3 days. Buy Detralex and be healthy!

Hemorrhoid prevention remedy

According to the indications in the instructions for the drug Detralex, the pills of the same name are suitable not only for the full treatment of hemorrhoidal disease of varying degrees of severity, but also for preventing recurrence. The method of taking the drug for the purpose of prevention is described in the instructions. The dosage regimen does not differ from the standard method of curing early hemorrhoids: 1-2 pills twice a day along with meals. It is better to discuss the duration of prophylaxis with a proctologist.