Esfatil gel tube 40 g

Esfatil gel is used for the local treatment of acute and chronic venous insufficiency: varicose veins, superficial phlebitis and thrombophlebitis, hematomas and edema after bruises and sprains.

Composition

1 g contains (active ingredients): β-escin, calculated as 100% substance - 10 mg.

Excipients: isopropyl alcohol, methylparaben (methyl parahydroxybenzoate) (E 218), propylparaben (propyl parahydroxybenzoate) (E 216), carbomer, glycerin, 15% ammonia solution, lavender oil, purified water.

Contraindication

Method of application

Applied externally to adults.

The gel is applied in a thin layer to the swollen and painful areas 2-3 times a day. The course of treatment is 14 days.

Application features

Pregnant women

During pregnancy or breastfeeding, the drug can only be used for a short time, as prescribed by a doctor and under justified indications, if the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus or child.

Children

The safety and effectiveness of the drug in children have not been studied.

Drivers

The gel does not affect the reaction speed when driving or using other mechanisms.

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose have not been established.

Side effects

As a rule, it is well tolerated.

Local intolerance may occur in the form of minor itching, redness, burning, skin rashes, contact dermatitis, urticaria, angioedema, hemorrhages. When applying the gel to large areas of the skin, systemic adverse reactions are possible.

The use of the drug may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed) due to the presence of excipients such as methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 218) and propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 216).

Storage conditions

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C, out of the reach of children.

Shelf life - 2 years.