What is in Sclerotherapy solution?

Sodium tetradecyl sulfate is the only currently the FDA-approved sclerosant. We have also used hypertonic saline in the past with mixed results and a a lot of pain.  This new product works better and is less painful. I have used it for over 3 years with no complications. www.dsboulder.com

The three most commonly used agents are concentrated salt water (hypertonic saline), Sotradechol and Polidocanol. Different physicians have different comfort levels with the different agents. The newest technique involves using the agent in a foam to provide longer lasting contact with the vessel once injected... more

Sodium tetradecyl sulfate is currently the FDA-approved sclerosant. The agents I prefer to use, however, are Polidocanol and Glycerin because they are both safe and effective, and there is a decreased incidence of pigmentation developing over the injected vessels which occurs in about 15% of patients who... more

Polidocanol, 0.5% - 1% Sodium tetradecyl sulfate 0.2% - 0.5% Saline and dextrsoe (Sclerodex) Hypertonic saline Glycerin All of these are used for Sclerotherapy with varying success. They each have advantaes and disadvantages. Glycerin is classified as an osmotic agent. Hypertonic saline and Sclerodex are... more