Polidocanol Benefits & Uses

Polidocanol is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Varicose Veins (Read More - Home remedies for varicose veins)

Polidocanol Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Varicose Veins Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.3 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Varicose Veins Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.3 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Polidocanol Related Warnings

Is the use of Polidocanol safe for pregnant women?

Polidocanol can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Polidocanol right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Polidocanol safe during breastfeeding?

Polidocanol can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Polidocanol on the Kidneys?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Polidocanol on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Polidocanol will cause side effects on kidney or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Polidocanol on the Liver?

There is no research available on the side effects of Polidocanol on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Polidocanol on the Heart?

There is no research available on the side effects of Polidocanol on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown

Polidocanol Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Polidocanol unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Buerger's Disease
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Polidocanol

Is this Polidocanol habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Polidocanol.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Polidocanol as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but do not take too much of Polidocanol. Consume it as per your doctor's advice.

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Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Polidocanol in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Polidocanol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Polidocanol

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Polidocanol and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Polidocanol

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Polidocanol with alcohol will be.

Unknown