Micronised Purified Flavonoid Fraction

Dosage Forms Available

• Micronised Purified Flavonoid Fraction is available as an oral tablet.
• Certain products may also be available as sachets containing an oral suspension.

Age and Dose Restrictions

• This medicine is primarily intended for adults.
• Its safety and effectiveness in children and adolescents have not been established.
• The dose depends on the condition being treated and the strength of the product. Take it only at the dose and for the duration prescribed by your doctor.

Contraindications

• Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Micronised Purified Flavonoid Fraction or any other ingredient in the product.
• Consult your doctor before using it during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Other Medications to Avoid With This Medicine

• Information about interactions between Micronised Purified Flavonoid Fraction and other medicines is limited.
• No clinically relevant medicine interactions have been reported to date. However, formal interaction studies are limited.
• Tell your doctor about all prescription medicines, non-prescription medicines, herbal products and supplements you take.
• Do not stop taking any regular medicine without consulting your doctor.

Overdose and Missed Dose

• Taking more than the recommended amount may increase digestive side effects. Contact your doctor or the nearest hospital if you take too much.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose.
• Do not take 2 doses together to make up for a missed dose.

Management of Side Effects

• If you experience nausea, indigestion or stomach discomfort, consider taking the medicine with food according to your doctor’s or the product’s instructions.
• Drink adequate water and other fluids if you experience diarrhoea or vomiting.
• Contact your doctor if diarrhoea or vomiting persists, you notice blood in your stools, or you develop signs of dehydration.
• Seek immediate medical help if you develop swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat or have difficulty breathing.

Driving and Operating Machinery

• This medicine is not normally expected to affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
• Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel dizzy or unwell after taking it.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• Information about the use of Micronised Purified Flavonoid Fraction during pregnancy is limited. As a precaution, it should be avoided unless your doctor considers it necessary.
• It is unknown whether its active components pass into breast milk. Your doctor will consider the benefits of breastfeeding and the need for treatment before recommending it.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting this medicine.

Caution in Other Conditions

• Seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden swelling, severe pain, redness or warmth in one leg. These may be signs of a blood clot, and this medicine does not dissolve blood clots.
• Consult your doctor if haemorrhoidal bleeding or pain is severe or the symptoms do not improve within a short period. This medicine is not a substitute for the specific treatment of other anal disorders.
• For venous leg ulcers, this medicine may be used as an adjunct to standard measures such as compression therapy and appropriate wound care.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• Wear compression stockings if your doctor recommends them.
• Walk regularly and perform gentle ankle exercises to support blood circulation in the legs.
• Avoid sitting or standing continuously for long periods.
• Elevate your legs while resting whenever possible.
• Maintain a healthy body weight.
• To prevent constipation associated with haemorrhoids, eat fibre-rich foods, drink adequate water and avoid straining during bowel movements.