Maximum Dose of Polidocanol for Treating Leg Veins?

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What is the maximum Polidocanol dose for an entire treatment of spider and reticular veins of the legs?

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

The dose is no more than 10 cc of the 1% solution. This is a safe dose when administered by an experienced vein specialist. Seek a specialist certified by the American College of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine.

Melanie D. Palm, MD · Answer

According to the Asclera (Polidocanol) package insert, the maximum dosage per sclerotherapy session is 10 mL.  The package insert specifies this for either the 0.5% or 1% solutions.

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