Hirudoid forte gel

Mucopolysaccharide polysulphuric acid ester, the active ingredient in Hirudoid forte gel, has an anti-inflammatory effect.

Application

1. WHAT IS HIRUDOID FORTE GEL AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?

Mucopolysaccharide polysulphuric acid ester, the active ingredient in Hirudoid forte gel, has an anti-inflammatory effect. It prevents the formation and promotes the regression of superficial blood clots, haematomas and swellings and promotes the regeneration of connective tissue.

Hirudoid forte gel is used for the local treatment of:
- Blunt injuries with or without haematoma
- Inflammation of veins close to the surface, if these cannot be treated by compression.

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How is it applied?

What IS HIRUDOID FORTE GEL AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?

Mucopolysaccharide polysulphuric acid ester, the active ingredient in Hirudoid forte Gel, has an anti-inflammatory effect. It prevents the formation and promotes the regression of blood clots near the surface, haematomas and swellings and promotes the regeneration of connective tissue.

Hirudoid forte gel is used for the local treatment of:
- Blunt injuries with or without haematoma
- Inflammation of veins close to the surface, if these cannot be treated by compression.

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What should you pay attention to before taking it?

WHAT SHOULD YOU BE AWARE OF BEFORE USING HIRUDOID FORTE GEL?
Hirudoid forte Gel must not be used
- if you are hypersensitive to mucopolysaccharide polysulphuric acid or any of the other ingredients.ureester or any of the other ingredients of Hirudoid gel
- on open wounds, inflammations, in purulent processes or infections of the skin
- on the eye and on mucous membranes.br>- on the eye and on mucous membranes
Special caution is required when using Hirudoid forte Gel

If the complaints persist or if the expected success from the application does not occur, medical advice is required as soon as possible.

When using Hirudoid forte Gel with other medicines
Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking / using or have recently taken / used any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

Pregnancy and lactation
The use of the preparation during pregnancy and lactation is possible.

Driving and operating machinery
No effects on driving and operating
machinery are known to date.

Important information about certain other ingredients of Hirudoid forte gel

Propylene glycol can cause skin irritation.

How should the medicine be taken?

HOW TO USE HIRUDOID FORTE GEL?

To open the tube for the first time, pierce the aluminium foil at the opening with the spike embedded in the tube cap!

Apply a gel strand of 3 - 5 cm (more if needed) to the diseased area once or several times a day and spread lightly.

Treatment usually lasts up to 10 days for blunt trauma, 1-2 weeks for superficial phlebitis.

Hirudoid forte gel is also suitable for physical treatment procedures, such as phonophoresis. If Hirudoid is to be used in conjunction with iontophoresis, the gel is applied under the cathode.

Use in children and adolescents
In children and adolescents there is insufficient experience. Therefore, the use in this age group is not recommended.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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What are the possible side effects?

HOW TO STORE HIRUDOID FORTE GEL?

No special storage conditions are required for this medicinal product.

Store the medicine out of the reach of children.

You must not use Hirudoid forte Gel after the expiry date which is stated on the outer carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

The medicinal product must not be disposed of in waste water or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the medicine when you no longer need it. This measure helps to protect the environment.

Special instructions for storage

5. HOW TO STORE HIRUDOID FORTE GEL?

No special storage conditions are required for this medicinal product.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not use Hirudoid forte Gel after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

The medicinal product must not be disposed of in waste water or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the medicine when you no longer need it.

This measure helps to protect the environment.

Special notes on the content

FURTHER INFORMATION

.What Hirudoid forte Gel contains
- The active substance is mucopolysaccharide polysulphuric acid ester.
100 g gel contains:
Mucopolysaccharide polysulphuric acid ester 0.445 g
(Organo-Heparinoid "Luitpold") equals 40,000 U.*
* Units determined by activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT).
- The other ingredients are: Isopropanol, carbomer, propylene glycol, sodium hydroxide, purified water.

What Hirudoid forte Gel looks like and contents of the pack

Hirudoid forte Gel is a transparent, colourless gel with a characteristic odour.

Pack sizes:
Packets of 40 g in aluminium tubes.