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What is the recommended dose of Daflon (diosmin) for treating hemorrhoids?

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Daflon (micronized purified flavonoid fraction) dosing for hemorrhoids

For adults treated with Daflon 500 mg (diosmin 450 mg / hesperidin 50 mg per tablet) for hemorrhoids, the dosing regimen depends on whether the presentation is an acute hemorrhoidal attack or a short-course symptom treatment with maintenance. [1][2]

Acute hemorrhoidal attack (Daflon 500 mg)

  • 6 tablets/day for the first 4 days. [1][2]
  • The dosing for this phase is 2 tablets 3 times/day (with meals). [1]
  • 4 tablets/day for the following 3 days. [1][2]
  • The dosing for this phase is 2 tablets 2 times/day (with meals). [1]

Maintenance dosing

  • A maintenance dose of 2 tablets/day is recommended after the acute-dose course. [1]

Administration guidance

  • Tablets should be taken by mouth. [1][2]
  • Doses should be taken with meals. [1][2]

Duration and reassessment

  • If symptoms do not improve or worsen, clinical reassessment is recommended after the first week of treatment. [1]

Dosing formulation referenced

  • Daflon 500 mg tablets contain micronized purified flavonoid fraction 500 mg per tablet (including diosmin 450 mg and hesperidin 50 mg). [1][2]

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