Laureth-9 polidocanol

You should not receive this medication if you have a blood clot disorder such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), swelling of a vein caused by a blood clot, or Buerger's disease.

You should not receive this medicine if you are allergic to laureth-9, lauromacrogol 400, or polidocanol, or if you have:

• a blood clot disorder such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or thrombophlebitis (swelling of a vein caused by a blood clot); or

• Buerger's disease (a blood clotting disorder affecting the arms and legs).

To make sure laureth-9 is safe for you, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions or allergies.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether laureth-9 will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while receiving this medicine.

It is not known whether laureth-9 passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while you are using laureth-9.

Avoid heavy or strenuous exercise for 2 or 3 days after your treatment. Also avoid sitting for long periods of time, such as long-distance travel in a car or on an airplane.

Also avoid exposure to sunlight, tanning beds, hot tubs, or saunas for 2 or 3 days after your treatment.

Do not use ice or a heating pad on your treated leg without your doctor's advice.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; sneezing, runny nose, difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Tell your caregivers at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

• severe pain, burning, or other irritation in your leg;

• discoloration or skin changes where an injection was given;

• sudden severe headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance;

• pain, swelling, warmth, or redness in one or both legs;

• severe numbness that does not go away;

• trouble breathing, pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest; or

• confusion, feeling like you might pass out.

Common side effects may include:

• mild numbness or tingling;

• mild headache, dizziness;

• increased hair growth on the treated leg; or

• mild pain or warmth, mild itching, or slight bruising where an injection was given.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on laureth-9 used to treat varicose veins. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all medicines you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.