Dicynone 500mg 20 tablets is a drug indicated for venous circulation disorders and gynecological bleeding, related to the fragility of blood vessels.
The drug Dicynone 500 mg is a vascular protector and an antihemorrhagic .
It is generally indicated in venous circulation disorders linked to the fragility of small blood vessels, in venous circulation disorders (heavy legs, pain, cramps), in certain visual disorders of circulatory origin, during bleeding gynecological due to the fragility of the blood vessels.
The average dosage of this drug is 3 tablets per day.
Be careful, if the discomfort does not subside within two weeks, you should seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist. And if the discomfort increases, if the fragility of the vessels increases, you need to consult your doctor quickly.
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In the event of a venous problem, it is important to avoid exposure to the sun, heat, prolonged standing, or excess weight and rather encourage walking and possibly wearing compression stockings which promote blood circulation.
The active substance contained in this medical device is:
Etamsylate.......... 500 mg
For one tablet.
The other excipient components are:
Sodium sulphite, stearic acid, wheat starch, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, sodium dihydrogen citrate.
What are the precautions for use ?
Dicyone should not be consumed in case of intolerance or allergy to etamsylate and / or any of the other elements of this drug.
It contains wheat starch, so it is contraindicated in case of gluten intolerance or allergy.
This medicine contains sulphites which may cause a generalized allergic reaction.
The treatment must be stopped if a fever occurs and you must quickly consult your doctor.
Before taking this medication, a medical consultation is required for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
You must notify your doctor or pharmacist of any treatment taken at the same time, even if you obtained it without a prescription.
Presentation - Packaging
Dicynone 500mg is available in our online pharmacy in a box of 20 tablets.
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etamsylate
Always take this medicine exactly as instructed in this leaflet or by your doctor or pharmacist.
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
- Ask your pharmacist for any advice or information you may need.
- If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. See section 4.
- You should contact your doctor if you do not feel any improvement or if you feel less well.
What does this leaflet contain?
1. What is DICYNONE 500 mg, tablet and what is it used for?
2. What do I need to know before taking DICYNONE 500 mg, tablet?
3. How do I take DICYNONE 500 mg, tablet?
4. What are the possible side effects?
5. How do I keep DICYNONE 500 mg, tablet?
6. Package contents and other information.
1. WHAT IS DICYNONE 500 mg, tablet AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
Pharmacotherapeutic class: OTHER SYSTEMIC HEMOSTATICS - ATC code: B02BX01
This drug is an antihaemorrhagic and vasculoprotective agent.
It is used in the symptomatic treatment of functional disorders associated with fragility of small blood vessels and in gynaecological bleeding.
2. WHAT DO I HAVE TO KNOW BEFORE USING DICYNONE 500 mg, tablet?
Never use DICYNONE 500 mg, tablet:
- If you are allergic to etamsylate or any of the other ingredients of this product, as listed in section 6.
- If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to wheat due to the presence of wheat starch.
Warnings and precautions
- If you develop a fever or skin reaction, stop taking this medicine and consult your doctor immediately.
- This drug is generally not recommended in cases of blood disorders affecting hemoglobin (acute porphyria).
- Blood tests: tell your doctor if you are taking DICYNONE 500 mg, tablet and need to have a blood test, as this drug may cause your blood creatinine level to be lower than usual.
- Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are going to undergo medical examinations: during treatment with detamsylate, the sample (e.g. blood test) required for laboratory tests should be taken before the first daily administration of the drug in order to minimize any potential interaction of detamsylate with laboratory tests.
If discomfort does not subside within two weeks, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
If discomfort increases, or if the fragility of the vessels (bruises and ecchymosis) spreads, consult your doctor immediately.
This treatment will be more effective if you observe the following lifestyle recommendations:
- Avoid exposure to the sun, heat, prolonged standing and excess weight.
- Prefer walking and, if necessary, wearing suitable stockings; this helps blood circulation.
Other medicines and DICYNONE 500 mg, tablet
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or may take any other medicines.
DICYNONE 500 mg, tablet with food and drink
Not applicable.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Data on the use of DICYNONE 500 mg, tablet in pregnant women are limited. As a precautionary measure, it is preferable to avoid using DICYNONE 500 mg, tablet during pregnancy.
Breast-feeding is not recommended during treatment.
Driving and use of machinery
Not applicable.
DICYNONE 500 mg, tablet contains wheat starch and sodium sulfite.
This medicine contains very little gluten (from wheat starch). It is considered "gluten-free" and is therefore unlikely to cause problems in the case of celiac disease. One tablet contains no more than 8 micrograms of gluten. If you have a wheat allergy (other than to cowslip), you should not take this medicine.
This medicine contains "sulfite" and may, in rare cases, cause severe hypersensitivity reactions and bronchospasm.
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) sodium per tablet, i.e. it is essentially "sodium-free".
3. HOW TO USE DICYNONE 500 mg, Tablet
Dosage
- An average of 3 tablets a day.
Method of administration
Take by mouth.
If you have taken more DICYNONE 500 mg, tablet than you should have
Not applicable.
If you forget to take DICYNONE 500 mg, tablet
If you stop taking DICYNONE 500 mg, tablet
Not applicable.
If you have any further questions about the use of this medicine, please ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
- eruptions of pimples and/or patches on the skin,
- fever,
- headaches,
- severe decrease in the number of white blood cells (agranulocytosis)
- decrease in the number of white blood cells (neutropenia)
- allergic reactions, ranging from a rash of pimples and/or patches on the skin to a more severe reaction (anaphylactic shock) with malaise and a significant drop in blood pressure and/or breathing difficulties (bronchospasm).
Reporting side effects
If you experience any side effects, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. You can also report adverse reactions directly via the national reporting system: Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé (ANSM) and the network of Centres Régionaux de Pharmacovigilance - Website: https://signalement.social-sante.gouv.fr/
By reporting adverse reactions, you are helping to provide more information on drug safety.
5. HOW TO CONSERVE DICYNONE 500 mg, tablet?
Keep out of sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiration date indicated on the packaging. The expiration date refers to the last day of that month.
No special storage precautions.
Do not dispose of any medicine in the drain or with the household waste. Ask your pharmacist to dispose of any medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. CONTENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION
What DICYNONE 500 mg tablet contains
- The active substance is :
Etamsylate..................................................................................................................... 500 mg
For one tablet.
- The other excipient components are:
Sodium sulfite, stearic acid, wheat starch, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, sodium dihydrogen citrate.
What DICYNONE 500 mg, tablet is and what it contains
This medicine comes in tablet form. Box of 20.
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The last date on which this leaflet was revised was :
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Detailed information on this drug is available on the ANSM (France) website.
