A. Vogel Venaforce Horse Chestnut - 60 Tablets
TO RELIEF THE OF SYMPTOMS OF VARICOSE VEINS!
Contains:
60 gastro-resistant tablets
Venaforce Horse Chestnut GR (gastro-resistant) tablets are a traditional herbal medicinal product used for the relief of symptoms associated with chronic venous insufficiency and varicose veins, such as tired, heavy legs, pain, cramps and swelling, based on traditional use only
Used to help relieve:
Tired, heavy legs
Aching, painful legs
Leg cramps
Swollen ankles
Ingredients:
1 gastro-resistant tablet contains
157.5 - 225.0 mg of extract (as dry extract) from fresh Horse chestnut seeds (Aesculus hippocastanum L., semen) corresponding to 50 mg triterpene glycosides, calculated as anhydrous β-sitosterol. Extraction solvent: ethanol 60% m/m. This product also contains soya polysaccharide. Do not use if you are allergic to peanut or soya.
Directions for use:
Adults and the elderly: 1 tablet twice daily taken immediately after food.
Not for use in children or those under 18.
For oral use only. Read leaflet before use.
Do not use if you are allergic to Horse chestnut seed or any of the other ingredients.
Keep out out of reach and sight of children.
This product does not require any special storage conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
Which conditions may respond to Venaforce?
Venaforce is licensed for the relief of symptoms of varicose veins, including:
Tired heavy legs
Aching painful legs
Leg cramps
Swollen ankles
What is the difference between Aesculus Forte tablets and Venaforce tablets?
Nothing: they are the same thing. Venaforce is the name of the licensed product.
Why are they called Horse Chestnut GR tablets on the packaging?
GR stands for Gastro-Resistant. It means that the tablet is specially coated and therefore won’t break down in the stomach (where it could potentially be irritating due to its constituents) but in the small intestine where it won’t have an irritating effect. Aesculus Forte tablets were similarly coated.
Why is Venaforce contraindicated for those under 18?
Anyone under 18 suffering from varicose veins needs to be treated by a health care professional – it’s not a case for self-medication. Varicose veins develop over many years, or as the result of pregnancy, so they shouldn’t be present in youth.
Why should people who are allergic to peanuts avoid Venaforce when it doesn’t contain peanuts?
Venaforce contains soya oil, and there is a possible connection between soya allergy and peanut allergy, in that people who react to one are likely to react to the other (they are both legumes with a reputation for causing allergic reactions). As peanut allergies can be life threatening, it’s always best to be safe.
Is Venaforce contraindicated with anticoagulants and blood-thinning medication?
A.Vogel Venaforce can be taken with anticoagulants and blood-thinning medication as it DOES NOT contain the coumarins that constitute a problem with such medication.
What does 'based on traditional use' mean?
Many herbs have been used for a long period of years to relieve certain conditions, such as Horse Chestnut for varicose veins or Saw palmetto berries for urinary problems in men. This 'traditional use' can now be reflected on the packaging of products that have achieved registration under the Traditional Herbal Medicines Directive. Each claim derives from the documented long term medicinal use of the herb as shown in respected reference sources such as pharmacopoeias, publications by experts in herbal medicine, and EU member state approved lists of herbs and their uses, rather than being based on the results of clinical trials.