Understanding the Disease
The venous system of the lower limbs is made up of two networks (one profound, the other superficial), linked together by saphenous branches and perforant veins. The principle function of these veins is to assure the return of venous blood from the feet all the way to the heart.
What are Medical Compression Socks and Stockings ?
« Medical compression socks and stockings are an essential therapy tool for chronic venous disorders. In practically every case of Venous Insufficiency, it is the only possible treatment that can prevent the severe complications associated with hemodynamic disorders, in particular, trophic related Skin Problems and Venous Ulcers. The early treatment by wearing medical compression socks or stockings is very economical compared to the costs of treating the/an advanced disorder ».
Innothera: "Simply improving the quality of life"
Mr René Chantereau, founder of the Innothera group (contraction of the words Innovation and Therapeutic) was a pharmacist who understood the importance and the impact of everyday pathologies. He worked all his life with passion to develop appropriate treatments.
Anxiety, pain, insomnia, gastric disturbances, venous disorder are pathologies of everyday life that are not lethal but which can be very handicapping.
Company History
At the beginning of the 20th century, René Chantereau, a Parisian pharmacist developed drugs to treat everyday pathologies (such as anxiety, pain, contraception, insomnia, gastric disturbances…). In 1913, he finally decided to release “Mucinum” (a laxative drug) in France.