Retiver 500mg Capsules

Retiver Capsule is used in the treatment of piles (haemorrhoids) & chronic venous insufficiency of lower limbs (a condition in which the veins in your leg do not allow the blood to flow back to your heart). It contains calcium dobesilate as the main component. Retiver Capsule should be taken as directed by the doctor and in doses and duration as prescribed.

Before starting this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.

Dosage

Overdose

If you experience any of the symptoms or think you have taken too much of Retiver Capsules, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

• If you have missed taking any dose of Retiver Capsule, take it as soon as you remember.
• If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose
• schedule.
• Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Calcium dobesilate works by improving the condition of the walls of blood vessels and preventing leakage of blood. It also reduces the thickness of blood and makes it easy to flow thus proving relief from symptoms such as swelling & pain caused due to pooling of blood in vessels of the leg.

Directions for Use

• Retiver Capsule should be taken as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow it whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
• It can be taken with food.
• It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
• You should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Retiver Capsule during pregnancy?

Retiver Capsule should be taken during pregnancy if considered essential by the doctor as limited safety data is available in pregnant women. If you get pregnant while on treatment, contact your doctor immediately.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Retiver Capsule while breastfeeding?

Calcium dobesilate passes into breast milk in low amounts. Thus, your doctor will decide of either to discontinue the treatment with Retiver Capsule or the breastfeeding after assessing the potential risk on breastfeeding infant over risk of delayed treatment on breastfeeding mother.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Retiver Capsule?

It is not expected that Retiver Capsule will affect your ability to drive

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Retiver Capsule?

Although there is no known interaction between alcohol and Retiver Capsule, it is essential to consult your physician if you have a habit of consuming alcohol regularly.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have diabetes-related eye problem
• You have any disease relating to veins
• You are on dialysis
• You have problems with your kidneys or liver
• You develop any signs of infection (high fever, tonsils, sore throat, inflammation), immediately contact your doctor.

Contraindications

If you are allergic to calcium dobesilate or any other ingredients of Retiver Capsule

Side effects

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Some medicines can affect the way Retiver Capsule works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time. Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.

Interactions with food items

Retiver Capsule should be taken with food.

Storage and disposal

• Store Retiver Capsules at room temperature in a clean and dry place.
• Keep away from children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Retiver Capsule used for?

Retiver Capsule is used for the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency of lower limbs (pain, swelling, cramps in your legs due to collection of blood in the blood vessels of legs)

Should Retiver Capsule be taken with or without food?

Retiver Capsule should be taken as recommended by the doctor. He/she may suggest you take it with food.