Activa Class 2 British Standard Hosiery Socks Compression hosiery from L R ( formerly Activa Healthcare ) for the treatment of venous conditions without oedema Indications for Use: 18-24mmHg - Class 2 FP10/GP10 - Provides medium compression and should be used in medium severity varicose veins and mild oedema, including varicosis during pregnancy. Activa Class 2 hosiery can be used as part of the treatment for and to prevent the occurrence and recurrence of venous leg ulcers. Other indications - Activa Class 2 hosiery should also be considered post operatively and on long distance travel to help prevent deep vein thrombosis in high risk patients. Contraindications: - Significant arterial disease (ischaemia) according to vascular assessment - Current acute inflammatory episode - Acute deep vein thrombosis - Patients with diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis unless after specialist referral and under supervision, - due to risk of microvascular disease - Congestive heart failure, as compression could lead to cardiac overload - Sensory disorders of the limb i.e. peripheral neuropathy - Known sensitivity to the fabric