Dermatone

Dermaton is used to eliminate varicose veins. The drug contains heparin.

Indications Dermatona

It is used in the treatment of the following disorders:

• elimination of diseases affecting the veins, such as phlebitis with thrombophlebitis, as well as superficial thrombosis;
• prevention of phlebitis development;
• elimination of inflammation affecting the joints, as well as pain in the muscle area, against which rheumatism develops: hydroarthrosis with osteoarthritis, and also bursitis with tendovaginitis, as well as periarthritis of the shoulder-scapular nature;
• treatment of injuries affecting tendons, ligaments, and soft tissues, and having a traumatic origin. In addition, it is used for sprains, dislocations, muscle contractures, bruises, hematomas, tendobursitis and meniscus injuries.

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Release form

The product is produced in the form of a cream, in tubes of 35 g. There is 1 such tube in a pack.

Pharmacodynamics

Sodium diclofenac, a derivative of benzeneacetic acid, is an NSAID with a powerful analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effect, which is due to the inhibition of the binding processes of PG - conductors of inflammation and pain. It also slows down platelet aggregation.

Sodium heparin is a component that has an antithrombotic and anticoagulant effect, and also weakens inflammatory processes. Heparin has anti-edematous properties, and at the same time helps heal connective tissues. Anticoagulant activity is manifested due to the direct effect on the blood coagulation system (by forming a complex with the element antithrombin III).

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Dosing and administration

The cream is used externally only - it is applied in a thin layer to the affected area (2-3 g of the substance is required - the length of the cream strip is about 5 cm), lightly rubbing. The procedure should be performed no more than 3 times a day.

When treating venous pathologies, massage is not necessary; it is only allowed to apply an occlusive dressing to the area that was treated with cream.

The duration of the course is determined by the effectiveness of the treatment and the course of the disease. After 14 days from the start of therapy, it is necessary to re-evaluate the medicinal effect of the cream.

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Use Dermatona during pregnancy

The medication should not be prescribed to nursing mothers, pregnant women, or during pregnancy planning.

Contraindications

Main contraindications:

• the presence of hypersensitivity to heparin, sodium diclofenac, other NSAIDs and any additional components of the therapeutic agent;
• rashes, burns, exudative dermatitis, ulcers with eczema, as well as infections and other damage affecting the skin.

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Side effects Dermatona

Use of the medication may result in side effects typical of NSAIDs, menthol and sodium heparin.

Allergy symptoms may also occur - urticaria, erythema, irritation of the mucous membranes, itching, fever, lacrimation, and also bronchospasm.

There is a possibility of developing hemorrhages in the mucous membranes or under the skin, and in addition to this, wound bleeding and bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract. Hematuria may also develop (it increases with the use of oral anticoagulants), visual acuity disorder, dizziness, and in addition, thrombocytopenia. An increase in transaminase levels in the blood serum is possible.

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Storage conditions

Dermaton should be kept in a place out of reach of small children. The temperature should not be higher than 25°C.

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Shelf life

Dermaton can be used for 3 years from the date of release of the drug.

Application for children

Dermaton should not be used by children under 12 years of age.

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Analogues

The following medications are analogs of the drug: Venogepanol, Venitan with Viatromb, and also Venosan with Geparoid, Geparil and heparin ointment. This list also includes Liogel (and Liogel 100), Gepatrombin, Liotromb with Lyoton, Trombocide and Trombles with Esfatil.