Fibro-Vein

How does it work?

Sodium tetradecyl sulphate, when injected into a vein, acts by damaging the inner wall. It is used in compression sclerotherapy for varicose veins. In this treatment the vein is compressed after sodium tetradecyl sulphate has been injected so that clot formation is minimal. Scar tissue forms within the vein, producing a fibrous plug which permanently blocks off the vein.

What is it used for?

Varicose veins

Use with caution in

Inflammation of the entire wall and connective tissue surrounding medium-sized arteries and veins (Buerger's disease)

Narrowing of arteries in the extremities (peripheral arterial disease)

Not to be used in

Acute inflammation of a vein's wall (phlebitis)

Children

Diabetes

Heart valve disease

Inability to walk

Infection

Known sensitivity or allergy to any ingredient

Obese legs

Oral contraceptive use

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

This medicine should be used with caution during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

Pins and needles (paraesthesia)

Skin darkening

Burning sensation

Pain at the injection site

Inflammation of the wall of a vein with a blood clot forming in the affected segment of vein (local thrombophlebitis)

Ulceration at site of application

Intramuscular injection may cause tissue necrosis at the injection site. This is rare if the site of injection is varied and the injected volume is limited to 5 ml.

Allergic reaction to active ingredient

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

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