"Venarus" is a well-known, well-proven drug against varicose veins. As a rule, it often happens that the medication is not suitable for the patient due to intolerance to certain microelements, the method of administration, a list of contraindications, or simply because of the high cost.
Then there is a need to look for possible substitute drugs that will be more suitable for a person’s requirements. What analogues of Venarus exist, but cheaper, for hemorrhoids and varicose veins?
Release form
"Venarus" is produced in tablet form, copies are covered with a film coating. The tablets are packaged in blisters of ten or fifteen pieces. There are thirty or sixty capsules in total in the package.
The main active ingredients are:
- diosmin – four hundred and fifty milligrams;
- hesperidin – fifty milligrams.
Additional microelements are:
- magnesium stearate;
- cellulose;
- sodium starch glycolate;
- talc;
- gelatin.
Substances that make up the shell:
- magnesium stearate;
- sodium lauryl sulfate;
- polyethylene glycol 6000;
- hydroxypropyl methylcellulose;
- titanium dioxide;
- iron oxide.
What cheap analogues of Venarus and Detralex exist?
Cheap replacement tablets
Venarus is a slightly cheaper generic, based on the original drug called Detralex. In the latter, diosmin and hesperidin are micronized, which helps them be better absorbed and minimizes side effects. Phlebodia 600 is another expensive drug for the treatment of varicose veins and hemorrhoids; it contains only diosmin. It is not easy to compare all expensive drugs based on their results, but original drugs may be safer. Compatibility with alcohol for drugs to combat varicose veins is low, but this is due to the effects of ethyl alcohol on blood vessels. There is a risk of losing money on medications and not getting noticeable results.
The list of cheap substitutes includes both complete analogues of Venarus and drugs with a different composition of active ingredients. The first include Angiorus and Diovenges. Phlebopha and Vasoket are less expensive analogues of Phlebodia, which can also be chosen to strengthen veins and relieve symptoms. Another active substance and similar effects combine capsules and Troxevasin ointment. It works due to troxerutin, which makes blood vessels stronger and helps not only with venous diseases, but also in the case of retinopathy - damage to the retina.
Indications for use
The drug is prescribed to eliminate the following diseases:
- Varicose veins of the lower extremities.
- Painful sensations.
- Trophic disorders.
- Hemorrhoids.
The medication is considered a venotonic drug, which is used for prophylactic purposes and treatment of varicose veins of the legs.
The drug eliminates the following negative effects:
- pain;
- heaviness;
- convulsions;
- trophic lesions of the legs.
According to reviews, Venarus has proven itself well in the treatment of hemorrhoids. The drug is administered orally. To eliminate venous insufficiency, take one capsule. For hemorrhoids, the first four days you need to take three tablets in the morning and evening hours. Then for another three days, two capsules in the morning and at night. Side effects - rashes, itching, swelling of the face, migraine, weakness.
Side effects
In most cases, the medication is well tolerated by patients. But sometimes negative effects may occur:
- Vegetative lability.
- Malaise.
- A tickling sensation in the throat.
- Chest pain.
- Colitis.
- Skin rash.
- Itching.
- Allergic dermatitis.
- Hives.
- Quincke's edema.
If unwanted reactions occur, you should stop taking the medication and consult a doctor. There are no clinical data on cases of poisoning. Next, the cheapest analogues of Venarus will be considered. The cost of the drug ranges from 500 to 1700 rubles. Next, we will consider a list of cheap analogues of Venarus.
"Anavenol"
The medicine is available in tablet form. Active microelements are:
- dihydrogenated ergot alkaloid;
- horse chestnut;
- glycoside of the flavonoid quercetin.
Combined action drug. Helps strengthen capillaries, reduces the permeability of the vascular wall, and normalizes peripheral microcirculation.
In addition, the medication helps to quickly restore blood circulation after injury to the lower extremities. The drug is recommended for use in pre-varicose veins, as well as leg ulcers and thrombosis with inflammation of the vein wall and the formation of a blood clot. Anavenol is used orally.
The drug must be taken three times a day after meals for seven days. Side effects:
- allergy;
- migraine;
- stomach diseases;
- general weakness.
The following conditions are considered prohibited for use: pregnancy, breastfeeding and menstruation, as well as allergies to the constituent substances of the drug. Contraindicated for use by drivers and persons with kidney and liver diseases, as well as children under fifteen years of age. The price of the drug is 80 rubles.
Drugs with similar therapeutic effects
Hesperidin, diosmin or auxiliary components in the composition of the drug are not always suitable for patients. Then the doctor can select a medicine with a different active ingredient.
Antistax
The release form of the medicine is capsules with the active component of dry grape leaves. This is a herbal medicine that has an angioprotective effect. The medicine can be used during pregnancy and lactation. Antistax relieves swelling in the limbs and fatigue.
Quercetin is the active ingredient of Antistax
The medicine should be taken orally before meals, 2 capsules in the morning and evening. Capsules should be swallowed whole and washed down with the required amount of water. The doctor prescribes the dosage personally, and also prescribes the duration of therapy and the medication regimen.
Vasocket
Vasocket is available in tablet form. Tablets are oblong in shape, light with a yellowish tint with the main component - diosmin.
Medications are prescribed for the treatment of the following pathologies:
- venous and lymphatic insufficiency;
- varicose veins in the legs;
- haemorrhoids;
- disturbance of venous blood flow in the lower extremities.
Not prescribed only if you are allergic to the medication. During therapy, you should not lift weights and stay in one position for a long time, and you should also not be on your feet for a long time. During treatment, avoid sports activities and prolonged exposure to the sun.
It is useful to do therapeutic exercises and wear compression garments, and also do not forget about proper nutrition and giving up bad habits (nicotine and alcohol addiction). To treat varicose veins, you need to take 1 tablet with breakfast and dinner, and to treat the acute phase of inflammation of hemorrhoids, take the medicine three times a day, 1 tablet.
Troxevasin
Troxevasin is a vascular-strengthening drug that reduces capillary permeability and fragility, and also increases the elasticity of capillary membranes and their tone. The membranes of venules and capillaries become thicker, and diapedesis decreases. The degree of inflammation of the venous and capillary membranes decreases, platelet molecules adhere less to the intima of the venules.
Therapeutic effects of Troxevasin
The drug Troxevasin is prescribed for the following diseases:
- postphlebitic syndrome;
- venous insufficiency in the acute and chronic stages of development;
- trophic neoplasms on the legs;
- acute stage of hemorrhoids;
- postoperative period of removal of venous nodes;
- retinopathy of atherosclerotic and diabetic etiology.
The gel should not be applied to open wounds and skin lesions. Capsules are contraindicated if you are allergic to the components, in the 1st and 3rd trimester of pregnancy, during lactation, or with ulcerative disorders in the digestive tract.
Troxevasin is also prohibited for children under 3 years of age. From 3 to 15 years of age, Troxevasin is prescribed with caution and for a short course of therapy for 3-4 months. The duration of drug treatment is determined by the doctor based on diagnostic indicators.
The gel should be applied to the legs with light massage movements until completely absorbed into the skin, and it can also be used under compression garments and bandages. Take 1 capsule three times a day. For diabetic and atherosclerotic retinopathy, the daily dosage ranges from 3-6 tablets. The dose is selected individually for each patient. Effectively use complex treatment with gel and capsules.
Venolek
Venolek is available in tablet form with active ingredients - diosmin and hesperidin. The drug is effective for the treatment of hemorrhoids and disorders of the venous system. For venous insufficiency with its unpleasant and painful symptoms, you need to take 1 tablet twice a day with meals.
Symptoms of hemorrhoids
Acute phase of hemorrhoids - 6 tablets per day for 4 days, and 4 tablets for the next 3-5 days. After the first stage of therapy, Venolek should be taken for 1-2 months, 1 tablet per day to consolidate the drug effect. Venolek can cause side effects such as headache, fatigue, and intestinal upset.
"Antistax"
The medicine is sold from pharmacies in the form of capsules. The medicine contains the following active substance - dry extract of red grape leaves.
"Antistax" is a herbal medicine, as well as an angioprotector, which is used both for preventive purposes and to eliminate venous diseases.
It effectively eliminates swelling of the legs, eliminates discomfort and fatigue. Antistax is used orally, two to four capsules in the morning before breakfast. Side effects - allergic rashes, constipation, diarrhea. The drug is contraindicated - under eighteen years of age, during pregnancy and lactation. The cost of Antistax varies from 900 to 1500 rubles.
"Detralex"
The drug is a drug for oral administration, the pharmacological effect of which is aimed at improving microcirculation in the venous vessels.
The medication is dispensed from pharmacies in tablet form. Each capsule is covered with a pink film shell and has an oval shape.
The tablets are packaged in blisters of fifteen pieces. The package can contain from two to four pieces.
The main active microelements have a positive effect on blood circulation in the veins. The capsules have a venotonic and restorative effect. The cost of the drug varies from 600 to 1700 rubles.
"Ascorutin"
The drug is produced in tablet form. Main active ingredients:
- ascorbic acid;
- routine
"Ascorutin" helps strengthen the walls of capillaries. Recommended as an additional remedy to eliminate fragility and permeability of blood vessels for the prevention and elimination of the following diseases:
- Infections.
- Rheumatism.
- Capillarotoxicosis.
For treatment, take one capsule three times a day. For preventive purposes, use one tablet twice a day after meals. The duration of the course is about a month. The price of the drug is 60 rubles.
Original Detralex
A comparison of Detralex and Venarus helps to clarify the effectiveness of the medicine: the difference between them becomes clear when looking at the origin. Despite the high cost, Venarus is not an original drug. This is a generic that replicates the composition of Detralex developed in France. The active ingredients are included in the original tablets in the form of a purified micronized fraction of flavonoids: this treatment helps diosmin and hesperidin to be better absorbed, causing fewer side effects in the gastrointestinal tract. Patients who switched to a generic drug due to its greater availability are more likely to experience digestive disorders.
The effect of Detralex has been confirmed by research, and the side effects from its use are usually mild.
Like Venarus, Detralex should be taken at 1000 mg per day.
For acute hemorrhoids, the dosage of any of the medications should be higher: for the first 4 days they drink 1000 mg 3 times a day, for another 3 days - 1000 mg in the morning and evening. In the chronic form of the disease, it is enough to drink the optimal dosage of 1000 mg per day, which is equal to two tablets of 450 + 50 mg or one 900 + 100 mg.
"Vazoket"
The medication, like all previous analogues, is produced in tablet form. The main microelement is diosmin. “Vazoket” is used for varicose veins of the legs, poor circulation, and exacerbation of hemorrhoids.
The medication is used in the treatment of varicose veins of the legs; for this you need to take one tablet a day, in the morning before breakfast. The duration of treatment varies from two to six months. Side effects occur extremely rarely in the form of dispersion and headache. The medication is contraindicated for children under eighteen years of age, as well as for those with intolerance to the components. You should not take Vasoket during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The cost of the medicine is 700 rubles.
Phlebodia 600 with diosmin
Another expensive and original drug for varicose veins is Phlebodia. The tablets of this medicine contain only diosmin, but Venarus or Phlebodia can equally help with varicose veins; Which is better is difficult to determine exactly. The drug is produced in France. Despite its modest composition, it increases the tone of the veins, improves microcirculation, reduces inflammation and prevents the production of free radicals.
The daily dose of Phlebodia is 600-1800 mg or 1-3 tablets.
The drug should not be taken if you are hypersensitive to diosmin, and it is not prescribed to pregnant women in the first trimester. The remedy for varicose veins is not suitable for children under 18 years of age; There is no data on the excretion of diosmin in mother's milk, but just in case, it is not recommended to combine feeding the child with treatment.
Like Venarus, Phlebodia can cause digestive disorders: nausea, diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, colitis. Both medications affect the nervous system, causing malaise, dizziness or headache. There are also allergic reactions that can manifest themselves in the form of edema and urticaria.
"Venozol"
A cheap analogue of Venarus is produced in the following dosage forms:
- ointment;
- pills;
- capsules;
- gel.
The use of the drug has a positive effect on the circulatory system, reduces swelling and pain in the lower extremities. "Venozol" is an analogue of "Venarus", but it is cheaper to buy the generic in tablets.
Tablets and capsules must be taken one at a time during meals, twice a day, the duration of therapy varies from one to three months. The cream and gel should be rubbed into the skin of the legs. The cost of "Venozol" starts from 500 rubles.
Cheap similar products
If you need to choose cheaper substitutes for Venarus, then you need to consult a phlebologist, because not all cheap similar remedies are suitable for treating a specific venous pathology and cause allergies.
The selection of annals should be carried out by a doctor who, based on the diagnosis, will be able to select a cheap substitute for the original drug.
Anavenol
The active ingredient in the medicine is dihydroergocristine. The cheapest analogue of Venarus, Anavenol, is available in tablets and drops.
Anavenol is a venotonic drug that has the properties of increasing the tone of the venous membranes. The medicine is effective in the treatment of diseases of the venous membranes in a chronic form, as well as the chronic stage of disorders in the venous valve apparatus.
The drug is prescribed for ulcerative lesions of the skin on the extremities, trophic neoplasms of diabetic and sclerotic etiology. The drug restores blood flow throughout the body's venous system.
It is forbidden to take Anavenol if there are disorders in the hemostasis system and with severe bleeding, as well as in combination with anticoagulants if the body is genetically predisposed to bleeding. Also, women should not take the medicine during menstruation.
It is contraindicated to take the medicine after nosebleeds, as well as immediately after dental surgery. Anavenol can cause severe bleeding from the nose and from a tooth wound.
Anavenol should be taken 2 tablets three times a day or 20 drops per 50 grams of water three times a day. Duration of therapy is 7 calendar days. After therapy, it is necessary to take 20 drops daily for 2-3 months in order to maintain the therapeutic effect.
Troxerutin
The current active agent in the medication is troxerutin. The drug is available in capsules and gel form and is an analogue of Venarus, which is cheaper in tablets.
An angioprotector is prescribed for venous insufficiency, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, as well as for diabetic and sclerotic retinopathy. The drug increases the permeability and elasticity of the venous membrane, relieves inflammation in the veins, increases the trophism of the membranes of venous tissues, and activates the release of toxins from the venous blood. The medication does not have a mutagenic effect.
Properties of Troxerutin
Not prescribed if the body is sensitive to the components, as well as in children under 15 years of age. If a patient develops kidney pathologies, then it is necessary to monitor renal enzyme levels during long-term therapy. The drug does not relieve swelling, which is a consequence of dysfunction of the heart, liver and kidneys.
During pregnancy, you can start taking capsules from the second trimester, and you can use the gel during lactation. The standard dosage regimen is 2-3 times a day, 1 capsule. The medication course is 15-21 days. After therapy, to maintain therapeutic treatment, you need to drink 1 capsule per day for 100-120 days. Effective complex treatment with medication – capsules + gel.
Venozol
A complex medication that relieves venous swelling, tension in the calf and pain in the legs.
Venozol is a dietary supplement that is available in the form of tablets, cream and gel. The dietary supplement contains the following extracts:
- horse chestnut fruits and leaves;
- hazel leaves and fruits;
- hesperidin and diosmin.
Properties of Venozol:
- normalizes lymph flow;
- restores arterial and venous blood flow in the extremities;
- relieves painful symptoms of varicose veins;
- effectively fights inflammation of hemorrhoids.
Tablets are used in the complex therapy of thrombophlebitis and hemorrhoids, as well as:
- in the preparatory process before surgery for varicose veins;
- in the postoperative period;
- as part of complex therapy for varicocele pathology;
- when a capillary venous network forms on the legs;
- in the treatment of hemorrhoids;
- with thrombophlebitis;
- with swelling in the legs and cramps;
- with trophic neoplasms of sclerotic and diabetic etiology.
Thrombophlebitis
You need to take the medicine 3-4 times a day, 1 tablet. You need to take the tablets at the time of eating and wash it down with a small amount of purified water.
Medication course from 1 to 2 months. Venozol is not addictive, so the doctor can continue therapy for up to 9-12 months. The duration of treatment is determined by a phlebologist based on the pathology and the stage of its progression.
The tablets should not be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or if you are allergic to drugs in the dietary supplement.
With long-term drug therapy, signs of negative effects may appear. At the first adverse symptom, the medicine must be discontinued.
"Venolek"
The medication is available in the form of tablets for oral use. The main microelements are:
- diosmin;
- hesperidin.
With the help of angioprotective and venotonic effects, the drug is widely used for venous diseases and acute hemorrhoids. It effectively eliminates discomfort and smoothes out signs of chronic venous insufficiency in the legs. "Venolek" is an analogue of "Venarus", but cheaper.
As a rule, it is necessary to take one tablet during meals to eliminate venous insufficiency.
The medication is contraindicated for persons under eighteen years of age, as well as during lactation and increased sensitivity. The cost of "Venolek" is 500 rubles.
"Venoruton"
Available in the form of capsules, effervescent tablets, and gel. The main main component is hydroxyethyl rutoside.
Venoruton is prescribed for signs of venous insufficiency, postphlebitic syndrome, and trophic ulcers. Used to eliminate pain, itching, bleeding from hemorrhoids.
Maintenance therapy involves taking one tablet per day for fourteen days. After a month, treatment must be repeated. The course is determined by a medical specialist.
"Venoruton" is considered an analogue of "Venarus", but cheaper.
The gel is used in the intervals between taking tablets by rubbing into the skin of the lower extremities in the morning and evening hours.
The drug is prohibited for use in the first three months of pregnancy, in case of intolerance to the constituent components of the medication. The price of Venoruton is 800 rubles.
Use of the drug
A sedentary lifestyle and a lack of care for your health can lead to varicose veins, which bring with it fatigue, leg cramps and dilated veins. In the future, the condition progresses: the veins become even more noticeable, chronic venous insufficiency develops, and ulcers may appear.
Venarus is not able to relieve the victim of varicose veins from already stretched veins, but it copes well with early signs of the disease: it reduces pain, the likelihood of cramps, and heaviness in the legs. It is also needed for symptoms of venous-lymphatic insufficiency, when the outflow of blood from the lymphatic and venous vessels is impaired. The medicine is prescribed for swelling of the extremities, difficult-to-heal tissue defects such as trophic ulcers. Having a positive effect on blood vessels, Venarus also helps with hemorrhoids: both acute and chronic.
"Troxevasin"
The drug is available in the form of capsules and gel. The main microelement is troxerutin. The medication has a positive effect on the hematopoietic system as a whole. Troxevasin is recommended for use for the following diseases:
- Varicose veins
- Thrombophlebitis (thrombosis with inflammation in the vein wall).
- Periphlebitis (inflammation of tissue near a vein).
- Varicose dermatitis (a disease of the skin, the development of which is promoted by venous congestion).
The list of cheap analogues of Venarus also includes Troxevasin. The drug eliminates pain and swelling of the lower extremities. When treating diseases, it is recommended to take one tablet with meals twice a day.
As a preventative measure, you should take one capsule per day for one month. The gel is applied to the intact skin of the legs, twice a day, long-term use of Troxevasin is desirable.
Contraindicated in case of increased sensitivity to the constituent microelements of the drug, or in case of impaired integrity of the epidermis. The price of the drug varies from 160 to 600 rubles.
"Phlebodia"
The drug is available in tablet form. The main component is diosmin. "Phlebodia" is a venotonic agent. Eliminates discomfort caused by lymphovenous insufficiency of the lower extremities. It is used as an adjuvant therapy in the treatment of impaired blood circulation, as well as increased fragility of blood vessels.
According to reviews, a cheap analogue of Venarus is Phlebodia. The drug is often used in the treatment of acute hemorrhoids. For varicose veins, you need to take one tablet in the morning on an empty stomach, the course duration is two months. If hemorrhoids occur, treatment must be carried out for one week, during this period one capsule should be taken three times a day with meals. Side effects: nausea, migraine. Contraindications include age under eighteen years, the first three months of pregnancy and lactation, as well as intolerance to certain components of the medication. The cost of the medicine varies from 500 to 1700 rubles.
Mechanism of action
The effect of Venarus is ensured by a combination of two active ingredients: diosmin and hesperidin. In the simplest case, each tablet contains 450 mg of the first active component and 50 mg of the second; the dosage of diosmin significantly exceeds the amount of hesperidin. There are also tablets on sale with double the content of both active ingredients.
Higher dose tablets can be taken less frequently.
Diosmin serves to increase the tone of the venous wall: it increases the duration of action of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine on it. The lumen of the blood vessel decreases, and along with it the capacity of the vascular bed of the legs decreases. Lymphatic vessels contract more often and more strongly, which improves the movement of lymph through them; their diameter also decreases, which leads to an increase in fluid pressure. Additionally, the substance has antioxidant properties.
Hesperidin is a flavonoid that functions as an antioxidant and protects cells from free radicals. Thanks to the combination of two components, Venarus reduces fluid stagnation in the veins, reduces the permeability of capillaries, and makes their walls stronger. The drug works best when taken 1000 mg daily for several months. It is best to take tablets in the morning, with meals. It is better not to drink alcohol during treatment: it itself has a bad effect on the walls of blood vessels and causes the disease to progress.
