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Polidocanol is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Polidocanol have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Polidocanol depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Polidocanol is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Polidocanol is used -
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Polidocanol safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Polidocanol. It is best to stop taking Polidocanol immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Polidocanol safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Polidocanol. If you see any side effects, stop taking Polidocanol immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Polidocanol again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Polidocanol on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Polidocanol on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Polidocanol on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Polidocanol on the liver, information on safety of Polidocanol for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Polidocanol on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Polidocanol on heart. So it is not known whether taking Polidocanol will cause side effects on heart or not.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Polidocanol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Polidocanol habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Polidocanol is addictive.
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.
Is it safe?
Yes, but Polidocanol should be consumed in a limited amount.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Polidocanol for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Polidocanol
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Polidocanol and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Polidocanol
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Polidocanol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Varithena™ (polidocanol injectable foam)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 616