HIRUDOID Cream

Indication:

- Superficial phlebitis and thrombosis.

- Inflamed varicose veins.

- Leg ulcers (varicose or gravitational ulcers).

- Follow-up treatment after sclerosing of varicose veins.

- General care of the veins (prevention of phlebitis).

- Various inflammatory processes, e.g. furuncles, carbuncles,

- Lymphadenitis, Sun-burn.

- Exudates, Edema, Haematomata.

- Softening of hard scars.

- To improve scares of injuries, burns, surgical operations etc.

- Reduction of inflammation, pain, erythema and drying-out of skin from sun-burn.

Dosage and mode of application:

- If not otherwise directed by the physician, a length of cream (3-5 cm) should be applied to or gently massaged into the affected area once or twice daily.

- In cases of particularly painful inflammation or thrombosis the affected area and its environs should be gently covered with Hirudoid and a dressing applied. Hirudoid should also be massaged gently into the surrounds of the affected site, so as to intensify the total effect.

- For the softening of hard scars the cream should be massaged forcefully into the area.

- The anticoagulant effect can be neutralized by Protamine Sulphate, if uncontrolled bleeding should occur.

Hirudoid strongly inhibits inflammation, augments absorption of exudates and edema, speedily relieves pain and tension in the affected region, promotes regeneration of connective tissue.

Hirudoid is well tolerated by the skin and other tissues, shortens the duration of the disorder.