Calcium Dobesilate

Indications

Calcium Dobesilate is used for: Peripheral circulatory disorders, Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Venous Ulcer, Glaucoma, Hemorrhoids, Diabetic Retinopathy, Diabetic Angiopathy

Adult Dose

Oral Peripheral circulatory disorders Adult: 0.5-1 g daily in divided doses.

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity. Pregnancy and lactation.

Precautions

Severe renal impairment. In case of skin rash, treatment should be stopped.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Calcium Dobesilate : Nausea, diarrhoea, skin rash, fever, headache and vertigo

Mechanism of Action

Calcium dobesilate acts selectively on the capillary walls regulating their physiological functions of resistance and permeability. It lowers blood viscosity and restores normal blood flow. This action is beneficial in all cases of capillary fragility due to metabolic disturbances (constitutional or acquired), and surgical stress or induced by certain medicines.