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Escin is taken orally regardless of the meal. Depending on the testimony of a single dose is 10-20 mg / day. The maximum daily dose is 20 mg. The duration of treatment is a few months. Upon the termination of treatment the dose should be gradually reduced over 1-2 weeks in order to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
For elderly patients (65 years) the recommended dose is 5 mg / day, the maximum daily dose is 10 mg.
If abnormal liver function recommended starting dose within the first 2 weeks of treatment is 5 mg / day. Depending on the individual response dose can be increased to 10 mg / day.
For patients with low activity of isoenzyme CYP2C19 the recommended starting dose for the first 2 weeks of treatment is 5 mg / day. Depending on the individual response the dose can be increased to 10 mg / day. *
The following dose has been studied in scientific research:
BY MOUTH:
- For poor blood circulation (chronic venous insufficiency): 300 mg of horse chestnut seed extract containing 50 mg of the active ingredient, aescin, twice daily. *