What is Diosmin?
Diosmin is a naturally occurring flavonoid glycoside found in various plants, particularly in citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, and grapefruits. It’s commonly used as a dietary supplement and is known for its potential health benefits, particularly in the realm of vascular health.
Diosmin is typically available as a tablet or capsule supplement, often combined with hesperidin, another flavonoid found in citrus fruits. It is used to treat conditions related to poor blood circulation.
What are the uses of Diosmin?
Diosmin is used to treat conditions such as
- Hemorrhoids
- Venous Leg Ulcer
- Back Pain
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)
- Lymphedema
- Chronic Venous Disease
It is also used to treat swelling of the arms (lymphedema) and to protect against liver toxicity after breast cancer surgery.
How does it work?
Diosmin primarily works by enhancing the tone and strength of blood vessels, particularly veins, and by improving blood circulation. Additionally, it also acts as an antioxidant.
Side Effects of Diosmin
Some of the common side effects of Diosmin are:
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Lightheadedness
- Weakness
- Tiredness
- Drowsiness
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Skin redness
- Rashes
- Hives
- Muscle pain
- Blood problems
- Altered heart rate
- Fast heartbeat
Precautions of Diosmin:
- If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, it’s not clear if it’s safe to use diosmin, so it’s best to avoid it to be safe.
- If you have a bleeding disorder, don’t use diosmin because it might make it worse.
Dosage and Administration
Internal Hemorrhoid Treatment:
- Take 1350 mg of diosmin plus 150 mg of hesperidin twice daily for four days.
- Alternatively, take 900 mg of diosmin and 100 mg of hesperidin twice daily for three days.
- Another regimen involves taking diosmin 600 mg three times a day for four days, followed by Diosmin 300 mg twice daily for ten days, along with psyllium 11 grams a day.
Prevention of Recurrence of Internal Hemorrhoids:
- Take diosmin 450 mg plus hesperidin 50 mg twice daily for three months.
Treatment of Leg Wounds due to Blood Flow Issues (Venous Stasis Ulcers):
- Use a combination of 900 mg of diosmin and 100 mg of hesperidin daily for up to two months.
Diosmin vs Daflon
| Diosmin | Daflon |
|---|---|
| Diosmin is a type of chemical from plants found primarily in citrus fruits. Diosmin is used by people to make medicine. | In the treatment of acute or chronic hemorrhoids, varicose veins, and lymphedema, the Daflon 500mg Tablet is used. In the veins, it stimulates blood flow and restores its function. |
| Uses -Hemorrhoids, Leg pains | Uses -Varicose veins, Piles, Lymphedema |
| Diosmin is safe for most people when used short-term for up to three months. | Side effects – Abdominal pain, Diarrhea,Headache,Nausea |
| By reducing swelling (inflammation) and restoring normal vein function, Diosmin might work. It also seems that Diosmin has antioxidant properties. | The 500mg Daflon Tablet is a flavonoid. It works by blocking the action of chemical messengers which cause vein inflammation (swelling) (prostaglandins, thromboxane A2). This increases blood flow in the veins and restores the proper functioning of the veins. |
