Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, Osil is not a steroid. It belongs to the class of drug called vasoprotectives and sclerosing agents.

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Yes, Osil may cause fever in some cases. However, if you are experiencing fever after taking this drug, then you are advised to take fever-reducing (antipyretic) drug such as paracetamol.

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Osil may cause diarrhoea but this occurs in a few cases only. However, the exact cause behind diarrhoea is unknown. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, discuss it with your doctor immediately without any further delay.

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

No, Osil is a prescription drug so do not take/use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to use this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Osil contains calcium dobesilate which works through multiple mechanisms. It enhances the activity of nitric oxide synthase which helps in increasing the levels of nitric oxide (vasodilator) that decreases peripheral resistance and improves blood flow. It reduces the fragility and permeability of microvessels. It also reduces excessive blood viscosity and excessive platelet aggregation. Osil also inhibits the formation of sorbitol. In this way Osil helps in reducing the symptoms and assists in treating diabetic retinopathy, chronic venous insufficiency, and hemorrhoids.