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Hepatrombin
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Hepatrombin is an anticoagulant medication. It has anti-inflammatory and healing therapeutic effects.
After treatment of the epidermis with a gel or ointment or administration of suppositories, the active component of the drug, heparin, at high speed enters the blood. After this penetration, it exhibits a positive effect on local circulation. The drug does not allow blood clots to form, and with it eliminates existing inflammation.
Indications Hepatrombin
It is used to treat such disorders:
- thrombophlebitis, thrombosis or varicose veins;
- tendovaginitis and trophic ulcers affecting the tibia;
- sports injuries;
- mastitis or hemorrhoids.
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Release form
The release of the drug component is implemented in the form of an ointment or gel, inside tubes of 40 g. Also produced in suppositories - 10 pieces inside a pack.
Pharmacokinetics
Dexpanthenol with allantoin increases the rate of heparin absorption. These components eliminate inflammation and catalyze tissue epithelization and granulation. The term half-life of drugs is approximately 60 minutes.
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Dosing and administration
Treatment with ointment or gel is carried out on clean and dry skin, 3 times a day (5 cm of substance are required). If required, the application can be done under the bandage.
In the case of thrombophlebitis or thrombosis, the treated area should not be massaged.
During hemorrhoids, suppositories are administered rectally, after performing a bowel movement. The procedure is performed 1-2 times a day. To achieve a more effective effect, it is recommended to rinse the sphincter under cold water before using the candle.
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Use Hepatrombin during pregnancy
The use of gel or ointment during pregnancy is allowed only with the appointment of the treating doctor and under his control.
Suppositories Hepatrombin to eliminate hemorrhoids occurring during pregnancy are often prescribed and act quite effectively.
Contraindications
Among the contraindications:
- drug allergies to certain elements of the drug;
- abrasions, wounds and other violations of epidermal integrity;
- thrombocytopenia or hemophilia.
Storage conditions
Hepatrombin is required to keep in a dry and closed place from small children. Temperature - not higher than 25 ° C.
Shelf life
Hepatrombin can be used for a 3-year period from the date of sale of the drug.
Analogs
Analogues of the drug are the substances Venitane, Dermaton, Trombles with Venohepanol, Heparoid, Liotromb with Venosan, and in addition Lyogel, Viatrombe, Thrombocide, Heparil with Lioton, and Heparin ointment with Esfatil.
Reviews
Hepatrombin receives good reviews (both its gel and ointment forms). After treatment with a medicine, a significant relief of the condition occurs very quickly - edema decreases, pain disappears. Signs of the disease go away already after 7-14 days from the moment of the start of using the drug.
Suppositories are usually used during pregnancy or immediately after childbirth - with their help, it is possible to alleviate the manifestations of hemorrhoids, often developing when carrying a child.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Hepatrombin" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.