About polidocanol
Sclerosing agent
Used for
- Treats larger varicose veins by closing them.
- Treatment is administered by trained healthcare professionals.
Usual adult dose
Injected into the target vein; amount and schedule depend on vein size and treatment protocol.
Common side effects
- Pain, bruising, or skin discoloration at injection site
- Inflammation or blood clot in treated veins
- Allergic reactions, rarely severe
- Skin injury if medicine enters surrounding tissue
Important warnings
- For injection into veins only, by trained clinicians.
- Rare severe allergic reactions can occur; emergency treatment must be available.
- Avoid injection into arteries or outside the vein.
- Blood clots and tissue damage are possible complications.
Pregnancy
Use is generally avoided during pregnancy unless clearly necessary; human safety information is limited.
Breastfeeding
Safety information is limited; discuss treatment timing with a healthcare professional.
Interactions
- No major interactions are established; disclose all medicines and medical conditions 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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.