About sodium tetradecyl sulfate
Sclerosing agent (detergent)
Used for
- Injection treatment of small varicose veins and spider veins.
Usual adult dose
Injected into the affected vein; dose and concentration depend on vein size and treatment plan.
Common side effects
- Pain, bruising, or skin discoloration at injection sites
- Inflammation or clotting in treated veins
- Allergic reactions
- Rarely, tissue injury or blood clots
Important warnings
- For administration by trained clinicians only.
- Accidental injection into an artery can cause severe tissue damage.
- Rare serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, can occur.
- Avoid injection into infected or severely impaired limbs.
Pregnancy
Generally avoided during pregnancy because elective vein treatment can usually wait.
Breastfeeding
Safety is not well established; use requires clinician assessment.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.