Aescusan Long prolonged-release capsules 50 mg 6 blisters of 10 pcs.

One prolonged-release capsule contains (active ingredient) dry extract of horse chestnut seeds (Horse Chestnut Seeds Extract) (4.5-5.5: 1) (extractant ethanol 50% v/v) 240-290 mg, which corresponds to the content of triterpene glycosides in terms of anhydrous escin – 50 mg.

Excipients: dextrin, copovidone, talc, ammonium methacrylate copolymer (type A), ammonium methacrylate copolymer (type B), triethyl citrate.

The capsule shell contains black iron oxide (E172), red iron oxide (E172), yellow iron oxide (E172), titanium dioxide (E171), indigo carmine (E132), quinoline yellow (E104), gelatin, purified water, sodium dodecyl sulfate.

• hypersensitivity to dry extract from horse chestnut seeds and/or any component of the drug;
• renal failure.

The drug is taken orally, one capsule 2 times a day (morning and evening) before meals. The capsules are swallowed whole, washed down with sufficient water. In case of minor stomach or intestinal disorders, it is recommended to take the capsules with meals.

The duration of treatment is determined by the doctor individually depending on the severity of the disease and the clinical effectiveness of the drug.

Pregnant women

Due to the lack of sufficient data, the use of the drug during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not recommended.

Children

The drug is not recommended for use in children (under 18 years of age) due to lack of safety data.

Drivers

The use of the drug does not affect the ability to drive a car or work with complex mechanisms.

In case of overdose, the saponins contained in horse chestnut seeds can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, drowsiness, delirium, mydriasis, and possible death as a result of respiratory paralysis after 24-48 hours.

Treatment: if there is no vomiting and a large amount of the drug has been taken, gastric lavage (for example, with a 0.02% potassium permanganate solution) and administration of activated charcoal are recommended; symptomatic treatment.

On the part of the digestive system: infrequently (from ≥ 1/1000 and <1/100) – diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, gastrointestinal discomfort.

From the nervous system: infrequently (from ≥ 1/1000 and <1/100) – headache, dizziness.

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

Shelf life – 3 years.