How does Asclera compare to typical Sclerotherapy ingredients?

How does Asclera perform compared to other sclerants?

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More About Doctor David Green, MD

Published on May 22, 2021

There are two commonly used sclerosants: sodium tetradecyl sulfate and polidocanol (the sclerosant of Asclera). Both are FDA-approved and are used for sclerotherapy. They provide similar outcomes.

Answered by David Green, MD (View Profile)

There are two commonly used sclerosants: sodium tetradecyl sulfate and polidocanol (the sclerosant of Asclera). Both are FDA-approved and are used for sclerotherapy. They provide similar outcomes.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Dec 04, 2018

Asclera is the same as polidocanol and is FDA approved for sclerotherapy. STS (sodium tetradecyl sulfate) is also FDA approved and is somewhat stronger than polidocanol. Both are in the class of sclerosing detergents because they can be foamed. Both work well for sclerotherapy. Hypertonic saline and glycerine are other sclerosing solutions but are not that commonly used anymore.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Asclera is the same as polidocanol and is FDA approved for sclerotherapy. STS (sodium tetradecyl sulfate) is also FDA approved and is somewhat stronger than polidocanol. Both are in the class of sclerosing detergents because they can be foamed. Both work well for sclerotherapy. Hypertonic saline and glycerine are other sclerosing solutions but are not that commonly used anymore.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS, RVT, RPVI , RPhS

Published on Jun 06, 2016

There are many classes of sclerotherapy solutions, and it would take 2 pages to answer your question. There are different classes of sclerosants: detergent class, hypertonic saline, etc. This is why you go for a consultation and pay for a consultation, for your vein specialist to discuss the options of treatment along with the benefits and side effects of each product--whether they are FDA approved or not, risks, allergic reaction potential, likelihood for hyperpigmentation, etc.

Seek an ABVLM-certified vein specialist.

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Answered by Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS, RVT, RPVI , RPhS

There are many classes of sclerotherapy solutions, and it would take 2 pages to answer your question. There are different classes of sclerosants: detergent class, hypertonic saline, etc. This is why you go for a consultation and pay for a consultation, for your vein specialist to discuss the options of treatment along with the benefits and side effects of each product--whether they are FDA approved or not, risks, allergic reaction potential, likelihood for hyperpigmentation, etc.

Seek an ABVLM-certified vein specialist.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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