Despite the apparent simplicity, the drug “Heparin Ointment” receives the most enthusiastic reviews and is in great demand among people of different professions and ages.
The composition of the ointment
The medicine “Heparin ointment” is a combination drug. It includes sodium heparin, which is the main element of this tool. Auxiliary components are benzocaine and benzonicotinic acid.
Heparin sodium is slowly released from the ointment and has an antithrombotic effect - it reduces blood clotting, resolves blood clots, and prevents the formation of new clots. In addition, it eliminates the process of inflammation, which is important for thrombophlebitis.
The benzonicotinic acid ester dilates blood vessels on the surface of the body, which contributes to the more rapid penetration of heparin. Benzocaine has an analgesic effect.
Application
The product is intended for outdoor use. The most common diseases in the treatment of which the drug is used are thrombophlebitis, hemorrhoids, trophic ulcers, injuries and bruises.
Contraindication is hypersensitivity, the presence of open, purulent wounds, abrasions. With increased vascular permeability, it is recommended to use the ointment with extreme caution. Possible manifestation of allergies, redness of the skin.
Most often, the ointment is applied to the affected area of the body with a thin layer and rubbed into the skin in a circular motion. The procedure is repeated 2-3 times during the day, the duration of the course is from 3 to 7 days. It is necessary to achieve the disappearance of inflammatory phenomena. To extend the course of treatment, you need to consult a doctor, despite the reviews of friends who have used this ointment. In addition, the doctor will recommend the possibility of using the ointment in combination with other drugs.
Medication "Heparin ointment." Reviews and usage tips
Most people get an ointment to treat bruises and abrasions. You need to know that the drug is a wonderful tool to neutralize such problems, but using it on the first day of the appearance of the hematoma is strictly contraindicated, since the tool can aggravate its condition. The drug "Heparin ointment" can be used only on the second or third day after an injury. There is a caution not to use it to treat bruises on the face. According to the reviews of people who did this, the ointment causes a strong burning sensation and redness of the skin. Symptoms do not go away for a long time, causing discomfort.
Some give birth
whether they used ointment to treat abrasions in children (in summer they can not be counted on the knees). Means "Heparin ointment" reviews from the "victims" gets very good. The good news is that with such effectiveness, the medication is very inexpensive.
The medicine "Heparin ointment" for varicose veins is prescribed only by a doctor. Each patient is given individual advice on the use of the drug. It is unacceptable to use the ointment as a massage cream. Self-treatment of varicose veins can be fatal.
It is worth noting once again that any medicine, even as harmless as the heparin ointment preparation, has collected the most controversial reviews. And this indicates that it can not be used without the appointment of a specialist. If the drug is bought in a pharmacy without a doctor’s prescription, then you must definitely ask a pharmacist for advice, he can give qualified advice on the use of the drug.