Calcium Dobesilate: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Calcium Dobesilate is a vascular protector. It is a prescription medicine used for diabetic retinopathy, chronic venous insufficiency, varicose veins and haemorrhoids. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, made by 3 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Calcium Dobesilate works

Calcium dobesilate acts on the walls of capillaries and small veins. It makes them less leaky, so less fluid and protein escape into surrounding tissue, and it improves blood flow by reducing blood thickness and platelet clumping. This can ease swelling and help protect the tiny vessels of the retina.

What is Calcium Dobesilate used for?

• Diabetic retinopathy
• Chronic venous insufficiency
• Varicose veins
• Haemorrhoids

Calcium Dobesilate is used to support small blood vessels in conditions where they become fragile or leaky. It is prescribed for diabetic retinopathy, for chronic venous insufficiency with heavy, aching or swollen legs and varicose veins, and as additional treatment for haemorrhoids. It is used alongside, not instead of, good blood sugar control and other recommended treatment.

Side effects of Calcium Dobesilate

Side effects with Calcium Dobesilate are uncommon, and when they occur they are usually mild, for example:

• Nausea or stomach discomfort
• Diarrhoea
• Skin rash or itching
• Joint aches

Stop taking it and contact your doctor straight away if you develop fever, sore throat, mouth ulcers or other signs of infection, as these can rarely signal a serious drop in white blood cells.

Precautions and warnings

• Tell your doctor if you have had a blood disorder or a reaction to calcium dobesilate in the past.
• Continue your diabetes treatment and keep up regular eye examinations, as Calcium Dobesilate does not replace them.
• Let your doctor know if you have kidney problems.
• Use it during pregnancy or breastfeeding only if your doctor advises it.

Frequently asked questions about Calcium Dobesilate

What is the price of Calcium Dobesilate in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Calcium Dobesilate products currently in stock range from Rs 351 to Rs 2,672 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Cald Tablets at Rs 351. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Calcium Dobesilate are available in Pakistan?

Calcium Dobesilate is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Cald (Adcok Pharma Pvt Ltd), Doxium (Ali Gohar Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Algecal (Neuvic Pharma) and Cdk (Genix Pharma Ltd).

Do I need a prescription for Calcium Dobesilate?

Yes. Calcium Dobesilate is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Calcium Dobesilate be used during pregnancy?

Use it during pregnancy or breastfeeding only if your doctor advises it.

Are all Calcium Dobesilate brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Calcium Dobesilate in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Calcium Dobesilate brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 3 products containing Calcium Dobesilate from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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