Venolife - instructions for use

Composition and release form

Manufacturer: Akrikhin (Russia).

The drug is available in the form of a gel in aluminum tubes of 40 and 100 g, packed in cardboard boxes.

For external use.

The composition of Venolife is multicomponent - it contains more than one active substance.

Content of active ingredients in 100 g of gel:

• Troxerutin 2 g,
• Dexpanthenol 5 g,
• Heparin sodium 0.25 g (30,000 IU).

Excipients: phenylethanol, propylene glycol, carbomer, trometamol, specially prepared water.

On a note!

The drug Venolife is produced mainly in the form of a gel (a spray is very rarely found on sale).

Tablets, cream, capsules, Venolife ointment - these forms of the drug do not exist, despite the fact that there are descriptions of them on the Internet. Keep this in mind and be careful.

There are capsules called Venolife Extens - this is a vitamin complex from another manufacturer; it has nothing to do with the treatment of vein diseases.

Patient reviews

Marina: “My grandmother developed an ulcer at the site of an old fracture. She treated her with some herbs for a long time, but there was no benefit. My roommate in the dorm used Venolife gel to treat injuries; she is an athlete. Constantly lubricated bruises and contusions.” Inga: “I read the instructions, looked on the Internet and took the gel to my grandmother. She was treated for a long time, almost a month. The ulcer has healed, and my grandmother is delighted. I shared my joy with my neighbors, and many already used it. Now he keeps it in reserve just in case.” Olga Petrovna: “My husband has been planning to have surgery to remove varicose veins for three years now.
The veins on my legs are terrible.
In the meantime, he periodically takes various medications, including applying Venolife. He does not notice any improvement or pain relief. True, his varicose veins are not at the initial stage.” Margarita: “I’m 152 cm tall, I can’t wear heels.
I always choose the highest stilettos, so by evening my legs, of course, are buzzing. Mom says that I will get varicose veins with such shoes, so I decided to take care in advance. There are the best reviews about Venolife cream, so I bought it.
I use it infrequently, but only when my legs are very tired. It’s so cool, relief comes immediately! And the swelling goes down and the fatigue goes away.” Irina: “I have varicose veins, and the doctor prescribed Venolife gel to me.
I was sorry for the money, it’s not cheap, but I decided to buy it. The composition there seems to be good, it turned out to be a complex treatment with one remedy. Among the positive aspects, I can note a slight smell and quick drying, which is important if you need to run to work in the morning. Yes, I had to use it at work. I didn't notice any other effect.
It doesn’t remove the stars, but the coolness comes from the fact that it dries quickly. It doesn't justify its price at all. There are cheaper products with better results.” Ivan Sergeevich: “I was treated with Venolife cream, and it helped me. All means must be used correctly. They anoint themselves twice and say it’s useless. The drug is used in a course. You need to follow a diet, do exercises and use Venolife, then there will be benefits. And they - at least they took off the heels first, and then complained. What’s the point of getting treatment if you’re immediately harming yourself.”

Action

Venolife gel has several effects due to its multicomponent composition:

• Troxerutin. Plant polyphenol, blood microcirculation corrector, angioprotector, the oldest phleboprotector. Increases venous tone, relieves inflammation and reduces swelling. Reduces the permeability and fragility of blood vessels, improves tissue trophism. Has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect. Troxerutin is included in the list of vital drugs. Popular among doctors and patients,
• Dexpanthenol. A B vitamin, it is converted into pantothenic acid in the body. Increases the strength of collagen strands, promotes recovery processes, improves tissue metabolism, and has a weak anti-inflammatory effect. Used to treat skin lesions,
• Heparin sodium. Anticoagulant: prevents the formation of blood clots and blood clotting. Increases the speed of blood flow,
• The preservative phenylethanol has an antimicrobial and antifungal effect and prevents wound infection.

Contraindications and side effects

Venolife cannot be used in the following cases:

• In case of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the drug,
• In the presence of lacerations, wounds with increased discharge,
• Rectally or vaginally
• As an ophthalmic agent

Note!

Venolife gel can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It's absolutely safe.

Side effects: allergies (itching, rashes, redness of the skin). If an allergy occurs, use of the drug should be discontinued.

It is not recommended to use Venolife together with other external agents to avoid their interaction.

Reviews of Venolife gel

edema-pain syndrome and microcirculatory-trophic disorders caused by venous insufficiency of the lower extremities (varicose veins, acute and chronic thrombophlebitis, post-thrombophlebitis syndrome, chronic lymphostasis);

soft tissue injuries (hematomas, dislocations, sprains);

acceleration of granulation and epithelization of trophic ulcers in the regeneration phase (in the absence of pronounced exudation).

The drug Venolife® is not contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation.

At a temperature of 15–25 °C.

Keep out of the reach of children.

2 years.

Do not use after the expiration date stated on the package.

Application

Methods of using Venolife gel for different diagnoses vary.

How to use for varicose veins

For varicose veins, Venolife is used like any ointment: applied in sufficient quantities to the damaged areas of the veins with gentle movements from bottom to top.

Use several times a day.

Even if all the symptoms of varicose veins quickly stop, the course of treatment is 3 weeks and must be completed completely.

After 3 weeks, stop using. A repeated course is prescribed at intervals of 4-6 months.

How to use for trophic ulcers

If a trophic ulcer with varicose veins is accompanied by exudate, it is pre-cleaned and treated with a 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide, furatsilin or chlorhexidine. The surfaces are allowed to dry. The gel is applied evenly over the entire damaged area.

Be sure to apply a sterile gauze bandage on top and secure it well. Change the dressing every 24 hours.

The duration of the course of treatment is determined by the doctor.

Synonyms of nosological groups

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The product was registered on the domestic market in 2011. During this time, both patients and medical professionals managed to give their reviews of Venolife cream. People note a decrease in pain and swelling in the legs with its use, and the disappearance of feelings of fatigue. With the progressive course of varicose veins, the results are more modest; up to 25% of people who use it notice a significant effect.

A few reviews from patients who underwent treatment:

1. “I found what I was looking for. I have been using the drug for two years, in courses of 3 weeks. Problems with pain and swelling disappeared. I recommend this product to everyone."
2. “Venolife helps me. It has a cooling effect and relieves tired legs. Has a pleasant smell. You need to take this drug!”
3. “The doctor prescribed Venolife to replace Troxevasin. I didn't notice any significant difference. The price is higher, the consumption is also higher. All problems cannot be solved with one cream.”

Reviews from doctors about Venolife are highly appreciated. In their practice, it is recommended by therapists, phlebologists, and orthopedists. Here's what they write on medical forums:

1. “A good medicine in the treatment of vein diseases. I often prescribe it to my patients. It reduces edema and relieves fatigue. Excellent price-quality ratio.”
2. “It perfectly restores microcirculation. I recommend it for use for the prevention of varicose veins, especially for women who wear high-heeled shoes.”
3. “It performs well in complex therapy. Relatively inexpensive among drugs of the same group. To get the effect, you need to carry out therapy courses.”

In the instructions for the drug, pregnancy and breastfeeding are not a contraindication to its use. The concentration of heparin contained in the gel does not have a systemic effect on the body of the mother and, especially, the child.

The product is considered absolutely safe, so doctors widely recommend it for expectant mothers who are faced with the problem of venous insufficiency.

We suggest you read Varicose veins during pregnancy on the legs and groin: what to do, how to treat?

And here are reviews about Venolife during pregnancy from women who tried it during this special period of life:

1. “During pregnancy, I encountered the problem of swelling and pain in my legs. I was very scared because my mother suffers from chronic varicose veins. I went to the doctor who prescribed Venolife for me. Within a few days I felt better. I used the product until the end of pregnancy. Not a single spider vein appeared. I am pleased!"
2. “I bought the medicine for the first time during pregnancy, my legs were so tight and I had cramps at night. The drug really helped me. There are cheaper analogues, but I won’t risk it.”

Analogs

The effect of the gel is obvious, but its price makes you look for cheaper Venolife analogues.

List of substitutes

Similar drugs containing troxerutin, which cost less than Venolife:

• Troxevasin gel,
• Troxevasin neo gel,
• Lavenum gel,
• Indovazin gel.

Cheaper analogues that contain sodium heparin:

• Heparin ointment and gel,
• Heparin-acriquin gel,
• Gepatrombin ointment and gel,
• Dolonit-Mosfarma,
• Venitan forte,
• Lavenum gel,
• Skinlight,
• Troxevasin neo.

Which is better and how to choose

A lot of drugs are advertised on television and on the Internet. Everyone promises quick relief from the symptoms of varicose veins and relief of the condition.

Most of these drugs are monocomponents - they contain one (as in Troxevasin gel or Heparin ointment), maximum two (as in Lavenum gel) active agents.

Venolife contains three potent substances at once, so it acts quickly in several directions at once.

There is an important condition for using it for trophic ulcers: Venolife contains dexpanthenol - many analogues do not contain this active ingredient.

Possible side effects

The drug can cause several side effects, but all of them relate mainly to those cases when, out of ignorance, a person neglected the first contraindication - intolerance to the components of the drug. In such situations, the area of ​​skin treated with the gel may experience itching of varying degrees of intensity, a rash, or traces of hyperemia (redness). It is easy to guess that the described manifestations are nothing more than an allergic reaction of the body. All undesirable clinical signs disappear on their own if the patient stops using Venolife. If the allergic reaction is too strong, it is recommended to take antihistamines once.

It is also important to understand that the use of the gel does not lead to an overdose; not a single case has been identified in medicine, however, this applies to most medicines intended for external use.