VENOLEN*CREAM 40G 2%

Venolen 2% cream
Troxerutin

What it is and what it is used for
The active ingredient in Venolen is troxerutin, which belongs to a class of medicines known as capillaroprotective substances (bioflavonoids), used to protect blood capillaries.
This medicine is indicated for the treatment of symptoms attributable to venous insufficiency (such as leg swelling, night cramps, sensation of heavy legs) and for states of capillary fragility.
Consult your doctor if you do not notice any improvement or if your symptoms worsen.

What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use Venolen
- if you are allergic to the active ingredient or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine (see “Pregnancy and breastfeeding”).

Warnings and precautions
It is advisable to stop treatment with this medicine during the menstrual period.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking Venolen 2% cream.

Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 patients):
mild gastrointestinal disturbances and facial vasodilation (which may manifest as swelling and/or redness of the face).
The use, especially prolonged use, of medicines to be applied to the skin can give rise to sensitisation phenomena. In this case, treatment should be discontinued and you should contact your doctor to initiate appropriate therapy.

Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.