SMUTH CAPSULE has the following salts in its composition
1) Calcium dobesilate 2) Docusate
Uses Of SMUTH CAPSULE
Calcium dobesilate is used in the treatment of following conditions:
Venous disorders, Venous insufficiency
Diabetic retinopathy
Microvascular disorders
Docusate/ Docusate sodium is a stool softener which is used to treat occasional constipation especially during surgery (or) after a heart attack to avoid strain to have bowel movements.
Side Effects Of SMUTH CAPSULE
The common side effects of calcium dobesilate may be:
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea
- Low white blood cell count
- Joint pain, flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat)
Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.
Side Effects Of Salt: Docusate
Docusate is usually safe, but in some cases, it may cause side effects such as:
- Cramps, stomach pain
- Diarrhoea
Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.
Contraindications Of SMUTH CAPSULE
Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:
- Hypersensitivity towards the drug calcium dobesilate or any other allergies.
- Renal impairment
- People under age 18
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding
- Agranulocytosis ( low white blood cell count)
- Flu
Contraindications Of Salt: Docusate
Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:
- Hypersensitivity towards the drug docusate or any other allergies.
- Nausea, vomiting.
- Abdominal pain, a sudden change in bowel habits.
Veins are the vessels that carry the blood back to the heart after your body has used the oxygen in it. Venous disorders are the conditions that damage these veins. In venous disorders, the veins become abnormal, insufficient or diseased and are not able to properly send the blood from limbs to the heart.
Common venous disorders include:
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Chronic venous insufficiency
- Superficial venous thrombosis (phlebitis)
- Excessive blood clotting
- Spider and varicose veins
Constipation is a condition in which there is difficulty in emptying the bowels, usually associated with hardened faeces.
Symptoms Treated With SMUTH CAPSULE
- Leg pain, leg swelling, swelling in ankles
- Itchy legs, tight feeling calves
- Leg ulcers, brown colored skin especially near the ankles
What Are The Symptoms Of Constipation
- Passing 3 or fewer stools in a week.
- Hard, lumpy stools.
- Difficulty in bowel movements.
- Feeling of blockage in the rectum.
Causes of diseases where SMUTH CAPSULE is used
- Blood clots, enlarged veins overfilled with blood.
- Pregnancy, obesity
- Menopause, age above 50
- Family history of venous disorders
- Standing or sitting for long hours
Constipation can be caused by any of the following reasons:
- Changes in your usual diet or activities.
- Antacid medicines containing calcium, iron or aluminium.
- Colon cancer.
- Eating a lot of dairy products.
- Eating disorders. Eating too much of junk food, white bread.
- Irritable bowel syndrome.
- Neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis.
- Not being active.
Best Foods With SMUTH CAPSULE
- Tannins rich foods: tannins protect against free radicals and leakage in blood vessels. Red Wine, berries like blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries contain a high amount of tannins.
- Bioflavonoids: Tropical Fruits like mangoes, papayas are rich in bioflavonoids, responsible for veins health.
- Vitamin C rich foods: Onions, red bell peppers, oranges, broccoli are good for veins.
- Antioxidants rich foods: Onions, spinach, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, black currant, grapes, cherries.
- Fiber-rich foods: Whole wheat bread, brown rice, oatmeal etc. are helpful in preventing constipation. Constipation can lead to the formation of varicose vein.
What Are The Best Foods For Constipation
- Certain changes in the eating habits can save you from constipation. Add the following in your daily diet:
- Drink lots of water. Take extra 3-4 glasses every day.
- Eat fibrous food. Eating whole fruit is always better than taking juices, as fruit pulp has more fibre.
- Pop corns, Groundnuts
- Flaxseeds
- Peaches, apples, plums, pears, strawberries, blueberries, papaya,
- Dried fruits
- Beans, Broccoli
Worst Foods With SMUTH CAPSULE
- Refined grains like white flour have most of the fiber removed from them, hence it is difficult to digest them. They can cause constipation, which leads to varicose veins.
- Refined sugars lead to obesity and constipation, two factors majorly responsible for varicose veins.
- High sodium foods: High sodium leads to water retention in the body, hence more blood in the veins. This puts pressure on the veins.
- Alcohol: It results in a high release of insulin and also disturbs the circulatory system. This, in turn, leads to thickened blood, putting more pressure on the veins.
What Are The Worst Foods For Constipation
Avoid cheese and dairy items
- Fried foods
- Red meat
- Chips
- Frozen food
- Unripe banana
- Caffeine
- Chocolate
- Processed food
Do's With Usage of SMUTH CAPSULE
What Are The Things One Should Do To Manage Venous disorders
- Exercise regularly, especially walking.
- Lose weight if you are obese.
- Practice good skin hygiene.
- Keep your legs elevated above chest level while sitting or lying down.
What Are The Things One Should Do To Manage Constipation
- Constipation is usually caused by wrong food habits, which disturb the digestion system of the body. Apart from that, try the following:
- Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, as it helps in digesting the food faster.
- If you are taking any iron supplement, pl. ask your doctor to change it. Most of the iron supplements cause constipation.
Dont's With Usage Of SMUTH CAPSULE
What Are The Things One Should Avoid To Manage Venous disorders
- Avoid standing or sitting for long.
- Avoid sedentary lifestyle.
- Avoid wearing tight clothes, belts etc.
What Are The Things One Should Avoid To Manage Constipation
- Don’t over use laxatives as these can cause hard to treat constipation.
- Don’t have a lifestyle of less physical activity.
- Never ignore the urge to go to the toilet.
Other Useful Tips With Usage OfSMUTH CAPSULE
- Garlic has extraordinary anti-inflammatory properties, which can help in reducing the swelling of legs.
Drink lots of water. Add more liquids to your diet like green tea, smoothies, and juices.
- Store half a litre of water in the copper jug overnight and drink it empty stomach in morning. This helps in getting rid of every type of constipation. Continue it for a week or a month, depending on the severity of your problem.
- Take one spoon of Isabel in hot milk every day till you get rid of constipation.
