Aescin 1%/ Diethylamine salicylate 5% 40 g Gel What is Aescin/ Diethylamine salicylate used for:

• Aescin is a medicine that belongs to a class known as capillary-stabilizing agents.


• It works by acting on the vascular wall by decreasing the extravasation of fluid into the tissue


• And speeding up the subsidence of edema (swelling due to fluids). It also decreases inflammation and improves circulation.


• Diethylamine salicylate is an analgesic (pain killer) and an anti-inflammatory agent.


• This product is used for the relief of pain and inflammation and for the treatment of localized swelling and congestion


• Due to crush injuries, sprains, contusions, hematomas (blood build up), bruises, tenosynovitis (inflammation of the fluid-filled sheath Surrounding a tendon), varicose veins, thrombophlebitis (inflammation that causes a blood clot to form and block one or more veins), Disc lesions, neck pain and other vertebral column related types of pain.


• It may also be used for care of veins after infusions or injections.

Do not use Aescin/ Diethylamine salicylate:

• If you are allergic to Aescin, Diethylamine salicylate, or any of the ingredients in this medicine.


• Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had.


• On mucous membranes, skin areas that have been exposed to radiotherapy or broken skin areas.

Warnings and precautions:

• Stop the medication right away and talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you develop allergic reactions


• such as shortness of breath, skin rash, swelling of the face or neck, decreased blood pressure and dizziness.


• Talk to your doctor if your symptoms are getting worse or are not improving.


• Do not apply this gel on skin areas with eczema (atopic dermatitis) or ulcers (sores),


• or skin areas that have been exposed to irradiation to prevent burning sensation from happening.


• This medicine is designed for external topical use only. Do not ingest this medicine.

Possible side effects:

• Possible side effects include allergic skin reactions (like itching, swelling and redness),


• skin redness, skin peeling, urticaria (swollen, pale red bumps or plaques).


• angioneurotic edema (unpredictable frequent episodes of edema in tissues like eyes, lips, oral cavity, bowel, throat).


• These side effects are more likely to happen in patients who are sensitive to topical aspirin).

Other medicines and Aescin/ Diethylamine salicylate:

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medications


• including prescription medicines, over the counter medicines, herbals, vitamins and supplements.


• Avoid use of this product if you are taking anticoagulants (blood thinners) to prevent increased risk of bleeding.

How to use Aescin/ Diethylamine salicylate:

• Spread a thin layer of the product on the affected area of your skin once a day or frequently.


• Follow your healthcare provider directions if recommended differently.


• Close the cap of the gel after using it. Make sure to wash your hands before and after applying the medicine.

How to store Aescin/ Diethylamine salicylate:

• Keep out of the reach of children and pets


• Store medication at room temperature


• Do not use beyond the expiry date mentioned on the box


• Keep medication in its original pack to protect it from moisture and light


• Do not dispose medication in the wastewater or household waste