About tetradecyl sodium suplhate
Sclerosing agent
Used for
- Treatment of varicose veins by injection sclerotherapy
Usual adult dose
Injected into the affected vein; dose and volume depend on vein size and treatment protocol.
Common side effects
- Injection-site pain, bruising, or skin discoloration
- Blood clots or inflammation in treated veins
- Allergic reactions, rarely severe
- Skin injury if medicine leaks outside the vein
Important warnings
- For injection into veins by trained clinicians only.
- Can cause serious allergic reactions, tissue injury, or blood clots.
- Avoid injection into arteries; this can cause severe tissue damage.
- Screen for clotting risks and significant circulatory disease.
Pregnancy
Use is generally avoided during pregnancy; safety information is limited.
Breastfeeding
Safety information is limited; whether treatment requires interrupting breastfeeding is unclear.
Interactions
- No major medicine interactions are well established; disclose all medicines and supplements before treatment.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.