How is polidocanol related to Sclerotherapy?

I've heard conflicting accounts. What exactly is polidocanol?

Answers from doctors (8)


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Aug 25, 2010

Polidocanol is a sclerosing solution in the category of chemical irritants. It is an excellent sclerotherapy solution and it is FDA approved. It can be used both as a liquid or as foam.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Polidocanol is a sclerosing solution in the category of chemical irritants. It is an excellent sclerotherapy solution and it is FDA approved. It can be used both as a liquid or as foam.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Apr 02, 2010

Polidocanol is a sclerosing agent, drug used to treat veins. It works quite well. Currently, it is available only from compounding pharmacies in the US, although it will be available from a manufacturer soon.
The drug most commonly used int the US is Sotradecol, which works well also, this is the FDA drug available here.
All of these drugs work by injuring the vein well causing the vein to scar down and close off, thereby removing the varicose/spider veins.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

Polidocanol is a sclerosing agent, drug used to treat veins. It works quite well. Currently, it is available only from compounding pharmacies in the US, although it will be available from a manufacturer soon.
The drug most commonly used int the US is Sotradecol, which works well also, this is the FDA drug available here.
All of these drugs work by injuring the vein well causing the vein to scar down and close off, thereby removing the varicose/spider veins.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Miller Vein

Published on Mar 25, 2010

Polidocanol is a sclerosing agent. It actually has numbing properties and therefore causes less pain than other injectable agents. It currently is not FDA approved in the US. However, there are now drug companies seeking its approval.

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Answered by Miller Vein

Polidocanol is a sclerosing agent. It actually has numbing properties and therefore causes less pain than other injectable agents. It currently is not FDA approved in the US. However, there are now drug companies seeking its approval.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Mar 20, 2010

Polidocanol is a sclerosing agent, drug used to treat veins. It works quite well, however I do not believe it is readily available in the US.
The drug most commonly used int the US is Sotradecol, which works well also, this is the FDA drug available here.
All of these drugs work by injuring the vein well causing the vein to scar down and close off, thereby removing the varicose/spider veins.

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

Polidocanol is a sclerosing agent, drug used to treat veins. It works quite well, however I do not believe it is readily available in the US.
The drug most commonly used int the US is Sotradecol, which works well also, this is the FDA drug available here.
All of these drugs work by injuring the vein well causing the vein to scar down and close off, thereby removing the varicose/spider veins.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Published on Mar 19, 2010

Polidocanol is one of the commonly used agents for sclerotherapy.

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Answered by Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Polidocanol is one of the commonly used agents for sclerotherapy.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Angelo N. Makris MD

Published on Mar 19, 2010

Polidocanol is a sclerosing agent. It is not currently FDA approved and therefore difficult to come by in the U.S.

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Answered by Angelo N. Makris MD

Polidocanol is a sclerosing agent. It is not currently FDA approved and therefore difficult to come by in the U.S.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Center for Venous Disease - Glendale

Published on Mar 19, 2010

We don't use it because it is not FDA approved in the United States.

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Answered by Center for Venous Disease - Glendale

We don't use it because it is not FDA approved in the United States.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Innovative Vein

Published on Mar 19, 2010

It is a sclerossant that is currently not approved by the FDA and is not often used. It has a history of being a good sclerossant, however. There are trials currently and it may be available soon.

Answered by Innovative Vein (View Profile)

It is a sclerossant that is currently not approved by the FDA and is not often used. It has a history of being a good sclerossant, however. There are trials currently and it may be available soon.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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