Varicose veins are a serious problem for women and men. Statistics indicate the development of varicose veins in almost every second inhabitant of the planet.
Causes of varicose veins
Specialists call this disease the reckoning of people for upright posture. In fact, the veins of the lower extremities of a person are subject to significantly greater pressure than the extremities of animals. Do not forget about the effect on the appearance of varicose veins heredity, disorders in the endocrine system and other conditions. This widespread prevalence of the disease explains the variety of anti-varicose drugs available in pharmacies in each city.
Antithrombotic drugs
If during the time of Hippocrates the only method of treating varicose veins was surgery, or simply removing diseased veins, nowadays there is a wide selection of means of treatment and prevention of this disease. These are a variety of capsules, tablets, drops, injections and other forms of medicine. Among them, topical agents are not the least, which are one of the components of the complex therapy of varicose veins. These are various ointments, creams and gels. Pharmacy windows are full of names of such drugs: “Trombless”, “Lyoton”, “Hepatrombin”, “Dolobene”, “Eskuzan”, “Reparil”, “Venastat” and many others. The transfer can continue for a long time. One of the most publicized and expensive products is Lyoton. Advertising is not cunning. Gel "Lyoton", the use of which really improves the condition of the legs and prevents the development of thrombophlebitis, is an effective tool in the prevention and control of varicose veins. Its effectiveness is explained by the substance that is part of the gel - heparin.
What is the effect of heparin based on?
Heparin is an organic substance of animal origin, an anticoagulant, refers to water-soluble glycosaminoglycans. This compound is found in the so-called mast cells of animal organisms, which secrete a variety of physiologically active substances (including heparin) to fight inflammation and allergens. Heparin got its name because of the high content in the liver. It prevents the formation of blood clots due to interaction with antithrombin of blood. The latter in combination with heparin greatly enhances its inhibitory effect against blood clotting blood proteins (compounds that contribute to the formation of blood clots). Therefore, heparin is the main component of many antithrombotic agents.
A Worthy Alternative to Lyoton
Impressed by the commercials, many people prefer the drugs and products that appear on the TV screen and other media more often. The increased demand for such products leaves in the shade not so well-known similar products. Among the drugs for the treatment of varicose veins, Lyoton ointment is quite popular and expensive. Analogs, the price of which is much lower, also have a tangible effect. They are sold in every pharmacy. Such an analogue of Lyoton as Heparin-gel is quite effective. Pay attention to the comparative table, which clearly shows the names of various antithrombotic drugs and their composition.
Table 1. Comparative analysis of the composition and cost of some antithrombotic agents for external use
| The name of the drug | The main active substance | Excipients | The average price in pharmacies |
Lyoton 1000 gel | heparin sodium 1000 Units per 1 gram of gel | water, ethyl alcohol, carbomer, neroli essential oil, lavender essential oil, triethanolamine, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, propyl parahydroxybenzoate | 270-350 rub |
| Trombless gel | heparin sodium - 1000 units per 1 gram of gel | water, nipazole, carbomer, diethanolamine, nipazole | 180-200 rub |
| Heparin gel 1000 | heparin sodium - 1000 units per 1 gram of gel | ethyl alcohol, carbomers, lavender and neroli essential oils, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, water | 120-150 rub |
| Heparin ointment | heparin sodium - 100 units per 1 gram of ointment | nicotinic acid benzyl ester hydrochloride, anestezin, ointment base | 35-50rub |
"Heparin" - an assistant to your legs
A worthy analogue of Lyoton 1000 is Heparin-Gel. The drugs have a similar composition and the same amount of basic substance per 1 gram of the drug. The average price of “Heparin gel” compares favorably with the cost of “Lioton”. The Lyoton analogue also contains essential oils of orange tree flowers (neroli) and lavender. Neroli oil has a tightening and rejuvenating effect on the skin, it has an anticonvulsant effect. Lavender essential oil is an excellent antiseptic, has a healing and bactericidal effect.
Instructions for use
"Heparin ointment" is available in tubes of 10 g or 25 g. One gram of ointment contains 100 units of the main active ingredient - sodium heparin. “Heparin gel” was created by pharmacists later and is a more advanced and effective form of ointment. The concentration of the main substance in the gel is higher than in the ointment, and is 1000 units per 1 gram of product. “Heparin-gel” is produced in tubes of 30, 50 or 100 g. The ointment is much cheaper than the gel, but the latter is more effective due to its improved composition.
"Heparin gel" (or ointment) is used for thrombophlebitis of the veins of the lower extremities, the development of trophic ulcers on the lower leg, with injuries and bruises that are not accompanied by a violation of the integrity of the skin. “Heparin” copes with the formation of edema, treats hematomas.
In pharmacies, you can find two similar variants of the name of the heparin gel. The first is “Heparin-Acry gel 1000”, the second is “Heparin-Akrigel 1000”. These are two names for one drug, and the second option is the new name for the drug manufactured by the same pharmaceutical company.
Regularity is a prerequisite for the use of Heparin. Apply the product 2 times a day, morning and evening. If you use ointment, then after the procedure, put a bandage or soft gauze on your foot. When using the gel, a bandage is not necessary. The use of “Heparin-gel” is considered a good prevention of varicose veins and thrombophlebitis. If your legs get tired and swell by the end of the working day, the Lyoton analog will significantly ease the condition of the lower extremities no worse.
Contraindications and side effects
The use of heparin gel or ointment has some limitations. What are the main contraindications:
- Damage to the skin: wounds, abrasions, cuts, ulcers, ulcers, tissue necrosis.
- Individual intolerance to the drug, therefore, before you start using Heparin, do a small test by applying gel to the inner surface of the forearm. When a skin allergic reaction occurs, the use of the drug should be abandoned and other treatment methods selected.
- Pregnancy and the period of breastfeeding.
Adverse reactions are extremely rare and can be expressed in the form of an allergic reaction, urticaria or rash, itching or redness of the skin.
Many have already experienced the effect of using Heparin Gel. The positive feedback from many users only confirms the fact that “Heparin-gel” copes with its tasks no worse than expensive analogues.
Important
Use "Heparin gel" or ointment is recommended intermittently for two to three weeks. You can buy an analog of Lyoton without a prescription at any pharmacy closest to your home. The gel is a more convenient form of medicine, it is quickly absorbed and does not leave sticky and greasy marks on the skin and clothes. Never apply on mucous membranes.