HEPATHROMBIN 60,000 ointment, 150 g

General information about Hepathrombin ointment 60,000 IU.

Hepathrombin ointment 60,000 IU is a medicine that is used to support the treatment of acute swelling following blunt trauma and superficial phlebitis, provided this cannot be treated with compression.The active ingredient is heparin sodium, which is obtained from pig intestinal mucosa.No prescription is required for this product.

Areas of application

Hepathrombin ointment 60,000 IU is used as a supportive treatment for acute swelling following blunt trauma, such as bruises, bruises and bruises, as well as for superficial phlebitis.However, the primary therapeutic measure for superficial phlebitis of the lower extremities is compression treatment.

Active ingredients and ingredients

The active ingredient in Hepathrombin ointment 60,000 IU is heparin sodium, which is obtained from pig intestinal mucosa.The other ingredients include preservatives and excipients such as sorbic acid, allantoin, carbomer 980, dexpanthenol, sodium edetate, glycerol monostearate, (hexadecyl/octadecyl)-[(RS)2-ethylhexanoat]-isopropyltetradecanoate, levomenthol, thin paraffin, tris[dodecylpoly(oxyethylen)4]phosphate, trometamol, white petroleum jelly, microcrystalline waxand purified water.

Contraindications

Hepathrombin ointment 60,000 IU must not be used if you are hypersensitive to heparin, levomenthol or any of the other ingredients.The product should also not be used in the case of an acute or known allergic drop in the number of blood platelets (thrombocytopenia type II) caused by heparin and in infants and small children up to 2 years of age.

Dosage and application

The ointment should be applied thinly and evenly to the affected area 2 to 3 times a day.The duration of use should not be longer than 10 days unless the doctor prescribes otherwise.If used under a bandage, the ointment should be applied thickly and then the ointment bandage applied.

Side effects

Like all medicines, Hepathrombin ointment 60,000 IU can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.Possible side effects include allergic reactions to heparin, such as redness of the skin and itching, as well as hypersensitivity reactions to levomenthol.Shortness of breath may occur in appropriately sensitized patients and laryngeal spasms in infants and children up to 2 years of age.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Previous experience with use in pregnant and breastfeeding women has shown no evidence of harmful effects.Heparin does not cross the placenta and does not pass into breast milk.

Storage

The medicine should be kept out of the reach of children.It must not be used after the expiry date stated on the carton or tube.This medicine does not require any special storage conditions.The shelf life after opening is 2 months.

More information

Hepathrombin ointment 60,000 IU is available in original packs of 100 g and 150 g ointment.The pharmaceutical entrepreneur is Teofarma S.r.l., Via Fratelli Cervi 8, 27010 Valle Salimbene, Italy.