HEPARIN AL Gel 30,000, 40g

Heparin AL Gel 30,000

Heparin AL Gel 30,000 is used as a supportive treatment for acute swelling following blunt sports injuries.It helps treat sports and accidental injuries, especially bruises caused by bruises, sprains or strains.The gel has a decongestant and cooling effect.

No prescription is required for this product.

Support for acute swelling after sports and accident injuries

Injuries from falls or collisions are common in households with children.Regular exercise also increases the risk of sprains, strains, bruises, bruises and bruises.These injuries are often accompanied by painful swelling, redness and warmth, which indicate a local inflammatory reaction.In such cases, cold is often perceived as pleasant.

Heparin AL Gel 30,000 can be used for bruises as it can break down clotted blood.The gel is applied to the affected area of skin and has an additional cooling effect due to the evaporation of the water content.The injury usually heals after two to three weeks, in mild cases even after a few days.

Stimulates blood circulation and cools

The active ingredient heparin sodium has blood-thinning and anticoagulant properties.It helps break down blood clots, reducing bruising more quickly.The gel also offers a pleasant cooling effect, which is caused by the evaporation of the water on the skin.

Application recommendation

Unless otherwise prescribed, Heparin AL Gel 30,000 should be applied thinly and evenly to the affected area 2 to 3 times a day.The gel must not be used for longer than 10 days.The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.Care must be taken to ensure careful dosage, especially for infants, small children and older people.Once opened, the gel has a shelf life of 6 months.

Sports injuries

Athletes risk injury, especially if they skip warming up and stretching.Sports with direct contact with opponents, such as football, regularly result in bruises or bruises due to collisions.Sports that involve rapid changes of direction, braking and acceleration, such as squash, strain muscles, ligaments and tendons, which increases the risk of injury.

Accidents in everyday life

Even in everyday life, you can quickly get a bruise and painful swelling.If, for example, a superficial blood vessel tears during a fall from a bicycle or a collision while playing, the typical “bruise” occurs.

Immediate action: PECH-Rule

The risk of injuring yourself while playing sports increases depending on the sport.Swelling with bruising such as sprains and strains is not uncommon.As an immediate measure, it is recommended to take a break, cool the swelling with ice and, if necessary, apply a compression bandage.In the case of severe swelling, elevating the affected part of the body also reduces the swelling (PECH-rule).Heparin AL Gel 30,000 can also support the treatment of acute swelling.

Frequently asked questions & Answers

How long can I use Heparin AL Gel 30,000?

The duration of treatment with Heparin AL Gel 30,000 should generally be limited to 10 days.If symptoms persist or increase after 10 days of treatment, a doctor should be consulted.Once opened, the gel has a shelf life of 6 months.

How can I prevent sports injuries?

The risk of injury in sport can often be significantly reduced through a general warm-up and muscle training tailored to the sport.Many injuries also occur as a result of exhaustion.That's why a good assessment of personal performance is so important.In addition, attention should be paid to sports-specific clothing.

How can I treat sports injuries?

First aid measures for sports injuries are based on the PECH-rule: break (interrupt sports training), ice (place ice cubes wrapped in a cloth or a cold washcloth to cool down), compression (apply an elastic pressure bandage if the extremity is bruised) and elevate the injured extremity.If acute swelling and bruising occur after following the PECH-rule, a heparin gel such as Heparin AL Gel 30,000 can support the healing process.

When do I need to see a doctor?

In the event of injuries such as fractures or joint injuries, large bruises that spread quickly, severe impact injuries to the head or bruises to the genitals, you should definitely see a doctor. If the pain or swelling is very severe or if body functions such as joint mobility are restricted, an examination by a specialist is also recommended.This also applies to swelling that does not go away after a few days despite treatment with Heparin AL Gel 30,000 and a break from stress.

When is Heparin AL Gel 30,000 suitable?

Heparin AL is available as an ointment and as a gel.The gel has the advantage that it cools swelling comfortably due to its high water content and high evaporation properties.

Area of application

Heparin AL Gel 30,000 is used to support the treatment of acute swelling following blunt injuries such as bruises and bruises.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

Heparin AL Gel 30,000 contains:

30000 IE Heparin, sodium salt (porcine)

Disodium edetat 2-water (excipient)

Isopropyl alcohol (excipient)

Pine needle oil (excipient)

Mountain pine oil (excipient)

Levomenthol (excipient)

Poly(oxyethylene)-6-glycerol (mono/di) alkanoate (C8-C10) (excipient)

Polyacrylic acid (excipient)

Polysorbate 80 (excipient)

Sorbitol (excipient)

Trolamine (excipient)

Water, purified (excipient)

Contraindications

If you are known to be hypersensitive to the active ingredient or one of the excipients mentioned, Heparin AL Gel 30,000 should not be used.The gel must also not be used if there is an acute or known allergic drop in the number of blood platelets (thrombocytopenia type II) caused by heparin.

Dosage

The recommended dose is applied to the affected area 2 to 3 times daily.The application should not last longer than 10 days.When used as directed, there are no known symptoms of overdose.

Intake

Heparin AL Gel 30,000 is recommended for use on the skin.After use, wash your hands thoroughly with soap.

Patient information

If new symptoms appear that may indicate a thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, such as swelling and a feeling of warmth in the affected part of the body, red and tense skin, possibly blue discoloration, a feeling of tension and pain in the foot, calf and back of the knee, sudden shortness of breath, chest pain and weakness/collapse, the presence of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia type II must be ruled out and the blood platelet count must be checked immediately.

If drugs that interfere with blood clotting are used at the same time, an increased risk of bleeding cannot be ruled out.Bruising may occur more frequently or increase in extent.During treatment with this preparation, injections into the muscle should be avoided due to the risk of bruising.

The gel contains alcohol and must not be applied to mucous membranes, open wounds and/or weeping eczema as well as inflamed areas of skin or come into contact with the eyes as a burning sensation may occur.

Pregnancy

Previous experience with the local application of heparin to the skin of pregnant and breastfeeding women has shown no evidence of harmful effects.Heparin does not cross the placenta and therefore cannot enter the child's blood.Heparin also does not pass into breast milk.

Notes

For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacy.