User:Mr. Ibrahem/Polidocanol

Polidocanol, sold under the brand name Asclera, is a medication used to treat varicose veins including spider veins and reticular veins. It may also be used for hemangiomas, and vascular malformations. It is given by injection into the vein as part of sclerotherapy.

Common side effects include a mild local reaction. Other side effects may include anaphylaxis, blood clots, and tissue necrosis. It is a nonionic detergent.

Polidocanol was approved for medical use in the United States in 2010. In the United States 2 ml of solution costs about 22 USD as of 2021. It is also used topically in cosmetics.