Clinical Overview
Calcium Dobesilate Monohydrate Capsules (500mg) is an oral synthetic angioprotective and microvascular stabilizer on the PMBI Formulary. It improves microvascular resistance, inhibits capillary hyperpermeability, decreases blood hyperviscosity and platelet hyperaggregability, and improves lymphatic drainage. Indicated for diabetic retinopathy, chronic venous insufficiency, and acute hemorrhoidal attacks.
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
Verified Clinical References
Usage Guidelines
Take orally 500 mg once or twice daily with or after meals with a glass of water. Swallow whole.
General Administration Advice: Adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage, frequency, and treatment course. For oral medications, swallow with sufficient water. Never stop antibiotics, psychiatric medications, or antihypertensives abruptly without clinical direction.
Possible Side Effects
Common: Nausea, diarrhea, dyspepsia, mild fever, headache. Rare/Severe: Agranulocytosis / severe neutropenia (discontinue if fever occurs).
*Note: Individual physiological responses vary. While many patients experience few or no side effects, notify your treating physician if adverse reactions persist or if hypersensitivity (angioedema, skin rash, dyspnea) occurs.
Precautions & Warnings
Discontinue immediately if unexplained fever, sore throat, or symptoms of infection occur (evaluate complete blood counts for agranulocytosis).
Schedule H (Prescription Required)
This medication is scheduled under statutory drug regulatory frameworks (CDSCO / Drugs & Cosmetics Rules). Dispensing requires a valid medical prescription from a registered medical practitioner. Self-medication or unsupervised dosage adjustment carries significant clinical risks.
Medical Disclaimer: Statutory Nutritional & Clinical Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational and price-transparency purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or clinical dietetic guidance. Dietary supplements, micronutrients, parenteral electrolytes, and specialized clinical nutrition should be used under the supervision of a registered medical practitioner or clinical nutritionist.