THROMBOHEP GEL contains Heparin which belongs to the group of medicines called Anticoagulants. It is used to manage varicose syndromes and their complications, phlebothrombosis (blood clot in veins), thrombophlebitis (inflammation of a vein due to blood clot), superficial periphlebitis (inflammation of the superficial veins), varicose ulcers, post-surgical varicose veins, after saphenectomy (removal of a damaged vein).
THROMBOHEP GEL can also be used in traumas and injuries, localized oedemas, subcutaneous hematoma (collection of blood under the skin) alone or in combination with systemic therapy.
A blood clot or thrombus is a gel-like collection of blood that form in arteries or veins when blood changes from liquid to partially solid form. Your doctor might want you to take certain blood tests prior to the management.
Before applying THROMBOHEP GEL inform your doctor if you have bleeding, open wounds or mucosae, sites of infection, or hemorrhagic phenomena (excessive bleeding). There is a lack of data on the use of THROMBOHEP GEL in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Consult with your doctor before using.
THROMBOHEP GEL is not recommended for use in children and adolescents below 18 years of age. The most common side effects of applying THROMBOHEP GEL are burning, redness, itching and irritation at application site. Consult your doctor if symptoms do not show improvement.
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