Venolife gel is a combination drug containing three active ingredients: heparin, dexpanthenol and troxerutin. The drug is intended for external use only. The medication has a pronounced angioprotective, venotonic and antithrombotic effect, and also provokes more intense tissue regeneration. Venolife gel is contraindicated in patients with infected wounds with exudation and excessive individual sensitivity to the components of the dosage form of the drug.
Active ingredient and composition
The active ingredients of the drug are:
- troxerutin;
- sodium heparin;
- dexpanthenol.
Auxiliary components in the composition of Venolife gel are:
- phenylethanol;
- carbomer;
- propylene glycol;
- purified water;
- trometamol
The drug is produced in the form of a transparent or almost transparent yellowish gel with a distinct odor.
What does Venolife treat?
This remedy is used for persistent swelling, for the treatment of injured limbs and for the treatment of venous insufficiency, even during complications.
Venolife can also be used after surgical interventions, as a prophylactic agent.
For pregnant women, the product in the form of a gel or ointment is most suitable, since it does not enter the bloodstream.
For older people, any form of remedy is suitable . Capsules begin to act a little later than the gel and may lose their potency as they pass through the gastrointestinal tract.
For people aged 24 to 46 years, regardless of gender, any form of medication is suitable.
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
Heparin is a direct anticoagulant, the body's natural anticoagulant. The active substance has an anti-inflammatory effect, accelerates the regeneration of connective tissue by inhibiting the activity of hyaluronidase.
Heparin helps prevent the formation of blood clots, activate the fibrinolytic properties of the blood and improve blood flow.
Dexpanthenol in the skin is converted into pantothenic acid, which is part of coenzyme A. It is the active site in acetylation and oxidation. Due to dexpanthenol, metabolism improves and the regeneration of damaged epidermis is accelerated.
Troxerutin is an angioprotective substance that reduces vascular tissue permeability and capillary fragility. In addition, it helps to normalize microcirculation and tissue trophism, and get rid of congestion in the veins.
Troxerutin has a powerful antiexudative and anti-inflammatory effect.
When used topically, the active ingredients are absorbed through the epidermis in a short time. The active components of the medication accumulate in the upper layers and bind to the proteins of the skin.
The active components of the gel quickly penetrate into all layers of the dermis and after a few hours are detected in the subcutaneous fatty tissue.
Venolife-gel: price, analogues
The gel contains 3 main components , thanks to which it is successfully used for varicose veins, bruises and contusions: heparin, dexpanthenol, troxerutin. Heparin reduces inflammation, helps restore damaged tissues, and accelerates their healing. Thanks to dexpanthenol, metabolism is restored and the absorption of heparin is improved. And troxerutin increases the strength and elasticity of blood vessels, normalizes their permeability and hematopoietic system. It also reduces swelling and inflammation of the legs.
To provide an antifungal effect, the gel also contains phenylethyl alcohol. It destroys germs and blocks the spread of infection: it removes pus and fluid from damaged tissues, which leads to a decrease in inflammation.
Indications for use
The drug is prescribed to eliminate:
- soft tissue injuries;
- edema-pain syndrome and microcirculatory-trophic disorders provoked by venous insufficiency of the legs.
In addition, the indication for the drug is the need to accelerate granulation and epithelization of trophic ulcerative formations in the regeneration stage.
What it helps with:
• Venolife Gel relieves swelling and pain in the legs due to varicose veins, lymphostasis and chronic venous insufficiency.
• The drug is prescribed for prophylactic purposes and for incipient varicose veins.
• The product is used for bruises, hematomas, sprains and dislocations to restore and quickly heal injuries, as well as to prevent the appearance of swelling and inflammation.
• The drug is also prescribed for thrombophlebitis.
• The product promotes granulation and subsequent healing of varicose and trophic ulcers (without exudative processes).
• Venolife Gel is also prescribed for external hemorrhoids.
Directions for use and dosage
The gel should be spread in a thin layer on the inflamed area of the skin several times a day. The product should be distributed with light rubbing movements until completely absorbed. The duration of therapy should not exceed 2-3 weeks.
If indicated, treatment may be longer. If the disease relapses within a year, the course of treatment can be repeated 2-3 times.
In case of trophic ulcerative formations, before applying the medicine, the wound is cleaned of necrotic tissue and exudate. Disinfect with a solution of hydrogen peroxide or furatsilin.
The drug is spread in a thin layer on the surface of the skin and a sterile gauze bandage is put on. The dressing should be changed once a day.
Instructions for use
Daily, single doses, as well as the duration of treatment are determined by the doctor.
When diagnosing an acute form of the disease, therapy is supplemented with systemic drugs. If you do not feel better within 2-3 weeks of course use, you should consult a doctor. He will adjust the dosage regimen or replace Venolife with a more effective analogue. According to patient reviews, venoprotector therapy is quite effective. The painful symptoms of any pathologies disappear after approximately 4-5 applications of the gel.
Despite the content of anticoagulants in the product, it is not used in proctology for the treatment of hemorrhoids. The concentration of active components in it is too low, and auxiliary ingredients can cause irritation of the mucous membrane. Therefore, to eliminate hemorrhoids, it is necessary to use other drugs.
In childhood, during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Venolife for hemorrhoids can be used to treat pathology during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The fact is that it does not have a toxic or mutagenic effect on the body.
Venolife should be prescribed with extreme caution during pregnancy to those who are at risk of bleeding or premature onset of labor.
A contraindication to prescribing the medication is the age of the child under 1 year.
Description of the drug
Venolife cream is a pharmacological drug that has an anti-inflammatory effect, promoting the regeneration of damaged tissues. The external agent is used to treat diseases caused by the following pathological conditions:
- disturbances in the outflow of blood through the deep veins of the lower extremities;
- disorders of the endocrine system, which lead to deterioration of tissue trophism;
- development of the inflammatory process in the internal venous wall;
- formation of blood clots, predisposition to their formation.
The causes of the development of vascular diseases are changes in blood composition and slowing of blood flow. The risk group includes salespeople, pharmacists, accountants, hairdressers, and waiters. That is, people whose working day is spent sitting or standing.
Phlebologists recommend using Venolife even for those patients who do not yet have visible changes in their veins. The use of the gel allows you to avoid the appearance of unsightly spider veins and spider veins. And not only acute or chronic pathologies lead to their accelerated formation. A characteristic pattern on the legs can occur when wearing high heels or during pregnancy.
Side effects
The instructions for use for Venolife gel indicate that when used for a long time, the following may occur:
- rashes of various types on the skin;
- itching;
- allergic reactions.
With long-term treatment, blood clotting may decrease, which often causes the formation of hematomas and hemorrhages. If undesirable reactions occur, you should stop using the product and consult a doctor.
Reviews
Anna, Volgograd
I use Venolife gel for preventive purposes, as well as when I feel heaviness in my legs. It usually occurs after a day of work or intense sports training.
Galina, Pyatigorsk
I used Venolife during pregnancy, immediately when a vascular pattern appeared on the ankles. I applied the gel every evening for two weeks. At first the veins became more invisible, and then the skin color was completely restored.
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Overall
4.2
- Efficiency
- Price
- Safety
- Availability
Pros
- Quickly absorbed
- Nice smell
- Quick effect
Cons
- Price
Analogs
Analogues of Venolife gel are the following:
- Hepatrombin G;
- Heparin ointment;
- Lavenum;
- Lyoton;
- Trombless;
- Venitan forte.
Only a specialist can determine which is better to use Lyoton or Venolife. It is allowed to begin treatment with the gel, as well as its analogues, after carefully studying the attached instructions.
Pharmacological properties
Venolife has an anticoagulant, angioprotective, anti-inflammatory and venotonic effect, which is why it is a combination drug.
Heparin . Relieves inflammatory processes and affects the restoration of affected connective tissues by inhibiting hyaluronidase. Reduces the risk of blood clots, while improving blood flow and activating the fibrinolytic properties of blood.
Troxerutin . Reduces the permeability of tissues of the vascular system and increases the elasticity of capillaries, and also normalizes microcirculation in trophic tissues. Relieves swelling, inflammation and minimizes congestion in the venous system.
Dexpanthenol . Normalizes oxidative and acetylated processes by converting into panthenolic acid when ingested. Normalizes metabolic processes and restoration of damaged tissues, and also allows for enhanced absorption of heparin.
Venolife also has a bactericidal and fungicidal effect, which became possible due to the presence of an antiseptic preservative - phenylethyl alcohol. Prevents infection of damaged skin and soft tissues.
With this composition, the drug also acquired the hypersmolar property of a moderate effect (water flows from the tissues into the vascular beds and leads to blood osmolarity).
Indications for use
Venolife can be used for the following diseases:
- swelling-pain syndrome (varicose veins, thrombophlebitis, lymphostasis);
- failures of a microcirculatory-trophic nature;
- injuries and damage to soft and integumentary tissues (hematoma, sprain);
- trophic ulcer.
You should not use the product without a doctor’s prescription, because it has contraindications that only a specialist can identify.
Contraindications
The drug is prohibited from use in the following cases:
- in case of intolerance to components;
- for open wounds affected by infection;
- with increased exudation.
For therapy, the doctor selects a similar medication suitable for treating the disease.
Cost and analogues
Venolife gel is available in 40 and 100 g. Their cost, respectively, is (on average) 280 and 575 rubles (350 and 690 hryvnia). The composition of Troxevasin neo and Trombless plus is completely identical, and the components of the drug can be found in the following external products:
- heparin – Lyoton, Heparin ointment, Dioflan, Hepatrombin (also contains dexpanthenol);
- provitamin B5 – Depantol, Dolonit, Bystrum sprint;
- troxerutin – Phleboton, Troxegel, Venorutinol.
Expert opinion
Alena Ariko
Expert in Cardiology
It should be noted that any medications during pregnancy must be recommended by a doctor. This also applies to dietary supplements and vitamin complexes.
What is better for varicose veins - gel or ointment?
For the treatment of varicose veins, gel-based topical preparations are usually chosen. This is due to the fact that they:
- have a light texture, and their reaction (pH) is close to that of the skin;
- quickly penetrate the skin and do not clog pores;
- do not leave a greasy mark on clothes, which is especially important when applied in the morning;
- they can be used over nylon tights during the day;
- evenly distributed;
- when evaporating they have a cooling effect.
Venolife gel has additional advantages - the preservative in its composition has an antibacterial and antifungal effect, prevents infection of ulcerative defects, and the components have hyperosmolarity (high concentration), which dries the wound surfaces. In this case, heparin actively combines with skin proteins, and provitamin B5 passes through all its layers, troxerutin is found in the subcutaneous tissue after 1.5 - 2 hours.
Reviews about the drug
Anastasia, 37 years old After applying Venolife to my shin, after about 10 minutes I felt severe itching and burning. It turned out that it can cause allergic reactions. After stopping use, everything went away, and the doctor prescribed me another remedy. Unfortunately, this remedy did not work for me.
Vasily, 31 years old After I was diagnosed with lymphostasis, the doctor prescribed me Troxevasin. I didn't feel any improvement when using it. They changed my medication to Venolife. After finishing the course of therapy, I noticed that all the unpleasant symptoms went away and the swelling subsided. I now like the drug and will continue to use it.
Maria, 28 years old I started having problems with my legs during pregnancy. They began to swell a lot, and the doctor recommended that I undergo a course of treatment with this remedy. I liked the reviews of Venolife tablets that I read about on the Internet, but I couldn’t find it in pharmacies and bought the gel.
After the first week of use, I noticed that the swelling was going away. What I really liked about this product is that it can be used during pregnancy, as it does not harm the baby.
