Heparin ointment refers to medication drugs. It is intended for outdoor use. The composition of this drug has other excipients that significantly enhance the effect of the main component - heparin.
Composition and release form
The ointment is white with a yellowish tinge. It includes:
- sodium heparin
- benzocaine,
- benzyl nicotinate (nicotinic acid).
The main substance of the ointment is heparin, which allows you to activate blood clotting time.
This remedy is derived from pig liver. Sodium heparin contributes to the suppression of blood clots in the blood, thereby preventing the appearance of a blood clot.
The drug is produced in tubes of 10 g and 25 g.
Indications and contraindications for use
Assign ointment when:
- thrombophlebitis of the superficial veins;
- subcutaneous hematoma;
- swelling, injuries, bruises;
- inflammation of postpartum hemorrhoids;
- trophic ulcers of the legs;
- subcutaneous hematomas;
- superficial mastitis;
- ivory disease;
- ulcers of the limbs.
Heparin ointment can not be used if the patient has a sensitivity to the components of the drug, the integrity of the skin, poor blood clotting.
Instructions for use for the face
Heparin ointment is prescribed by cosmetologists to eliminate wrinkles and is often used to remove the crow's feet under the eyes. This drug is used for fading skin; with its help, women not only cleanse the skin integument, but even out the complexion, fine wrinkles are smoothed.
This drug helps to cope with swelling under the eyes, significantly tightens the contour of the face and eliminates skin sagging on the neck.
Ways to use heparin ointment in cosmetology
Treatment with this ointment is prescribed for a period of 7 to 10 days. The break between courses is one month, after the treatment is repeated.
Apply the ointment in the morning and in the evening on clean skin of the face and a thin layer on the area around the eyes, gently spread with the help of the little finger. Keeps on the face for 20 minutes, then removed with a cotton swab moistened in a herbal solution.
If there are small wounds on the face, they should be avoided so that inflammation does not appear. Do not apply ointment to dry skin.
How to use the drug for bruises
Appointment of heparin ointment for various types of hematomas helps to thin the blood, eliminate bruises or hematomas.
The nicotinic acid present in the preparation contributes to the expansion of blood vessels, resulting in the absorption of heparin, which relieves puffiness and reduces pain.
The use of ointment against hematomas can last for 20 days, it all depends on the size of the wound. Rub it three times a day in the bruise until it disappears completely.
After applying the drug, the patient feels warm and reddened skin, but this is not an allergic reaction, but the effect of nicotinic acid. Doctors prescribe an ointment to eliminate hematomas, along with other drugs that thin the blood, they should include Aspirin and Warfin.
Instructions for use for hemorrhoids
For the treatment of hemorrhoids proctologists began to use heparin ointment in the last century. With its help, hemorrhoids are quite successfully eliminated. To prevent the neglect of the disease, you should use this drug to quickly put the patient on his feet.
At first, nicotinic acid can cause itching and burning. Components that make up the drug help eliminate the most severe symptoms of hemorrhoids.
Heparin ointment is applied to the affected area in the amount of 1 gram and in diameter up to 5 cm. This procedure is carried out 2-3 times a day.
Before application, wash the anorectal area with warm, soapy water.
For external hemorrhoids, a gauze napkin is applied overnight, with ointment applied. Internal hemorrhoids are treated with gauze swabs, which are applied once a day. Tampons relate directly to hemorrhoids.
The course of treatment can be from 3 to 14 days. In the first minutes after applying the ointment, the patient may feel a burning sensation. The basic rule is not to apply the drug on the erosion that is near the anus and on open purulent wounds.
How to use in other cases, this drug
Thrombophlebitis formed on the hands, due to improper internal injection, can be treated with heparin ointment, for this a bandage is applied to the lesion, and this drug is applied on top, allowing the agent to more effectively affect the skin without damaging it.
For the treatment of edematous forms of gingivitis and paradanthosis, a heparin preparation is prescribed in dentistry, which removes puffiness and normalizes blood circulation.
Very often, dermatologists for the treatment of rosacea prescribe heparin ointment to patients. It is used in courses of 2-3 weeks, depending on the complexity of the disease. Problem areas of the skin are treated with ointment several times a day. The drug itself is applied to clean skin.
Instructions for use during pregnancy
Very often in pregnant women appear, diseases such as hemorrhoids or varicose veins, this occurs due to the fact that blood stagnation occurs in the body, which can lead to circulatory disorders, resulting in blood clots. To eliminate the blockage of blood vessels, it is necessary to apply medicinal ointment up to 3 times a day.
This drug is used by pregnant women after being prescribed by a doctor, as it may adversely affect the development of the fetus. Some doctors may prescribe heparin ointment to eliminate skin stretch marks, the product is applied with a small layer 2 times a day, and after delivery, women have absolutely no stretch marks.
Side effects
If the patient breaks the dosage of this drug, bleeding may result. Also to the side effects should include urticaria, the appearance of dermatitis or subcutaneous itch.
In some cases, having heparin in the ointment composition causes hypertensive reactions, therefore, before starting the course of treatment, the ointment should be applied to a small area of skin, and if there is no reaction during the day, you can safely use it.
The price of medicine and its analogues
This drug is available to all citizens of Russia and Ukraine, its cost depends on the manufacturer and distributor distributing this drug. Price 25 gr. tube can vary from 40 to 80 rubles., or 18-20 UAH.
Analogs of this drug are:
- venosan;
- venohepanol;
- venitan forte;
- hepatrombin.
Reviews
Using heparin ointment helped me prevent surgery. To remove varicose veins on my legs, I applied a thin layer of the drug three times a day, and my efforts were crowned with success, the puffiness subsided, and the veins quietly recovered on my legs. I recommend this tool, it is inexpensive and accessible to everyone.
Olga, 32 years old, Tomsk
I want to share my discovery: one friend of my friend, at the age of 50, has a face like that of the 18th girl, and when she was asked what she used, she boldly answered - with heparin ointment. When used properly, the effect of this drug is amazing, the skin of the face is taut and healthy.
Margarita, 25 years old, Moscow
Heparin ointment during my pregnancy became a real lifesaver. As soon as the first leg vein appeared, the doctor advised me of this remedy and, as a consequence, the heparin medication helped me cope with the edema of the legs in the last month of pregnancy. It is worth noting that it is much better than Lioton and cheaper. After childbirth, the wreath left itself was gone, I believe that this is mainly due to the ointment.
Inga, 30 years old, Nizhny Novgorod
I want to say that at 28 years old, I noticed that the skin does not have that freshness, that earlier, on the recommendation of a cosmetologist, I began to apply heparin ointment and after a while I became convinced that the oval of my face had become significantly toned, and my skin began to shine with health. Despite the fact that this drug increases blood circulation, but, nevertheless, the face does not turn red, and the skin is supplied with oxygen and other nutrients. Thanks to this ointment, couperosis (appearance of spider veins on my face) disappeared.
Vasilisa, 28 years old, Kazan
I very often suffered from constipation due to hemorrhoids, used a large number of different drugs. Passing the examination and the course of treatment in the hospital, I was recommended heparin ointment as a remedy for hemorrhoids. This drug helped me not only to relieve pain, but also to improve my health. Now hemorrhoids are not worried.
Agelina, 52 years old, Zheleznovodsk
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