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Heparizen is used in the supportive treatment of superficial thrombophlebitis, inflammation of the veins of the lower extremities, varicose veins of the lower extremities, post-traumatic conditions (hematomas, bruises, edema) and to prevent and treat the formation of hypertrophic scars and keloids.
Heparizen (Ziaja)
| form, dose, packaging | availability category | the active substance |
| gel 0,0085 g / g (1000 IU / g) (50 g, 100 g) | OTC (over-the-counter) | heparin (heparin) |
ACTION
Heparizen is an anticoagulant drug, antithrombin activator.
Heparizen – indications and dosage
Heparizen is an anticoagulant medicine used as an adjunct to:
- thrombophlebitis of surface veins,
- inflammation of the veins of the lower extremities,
- varicose veins of the lower extremities,
- post-traumatic conditions (hematomas, bruises, edema).
- Prevention and treatment of hypertrophic scars and keloids.
Dosage
Heparizen is a gel for topical application to the skin.
- Apply a 5-10 cm long strip of gel to the affected area and gently massage in 1-3 × / day.
Heparizen and contraindications
Contraindications to the use of Heparizen are:
- allergy to any ingredient of the preparation or esters of parahydroxybenzoic acid (so-called parabens),
- application of open, bleeding or oozing wounds and skin lesions of unknown origin,
- use in case of skin infection,
- use on mucous membranes and around the eyes,
- giving the drug to children.
Heparizen – warnings
- Heparizen in the form of a gel is intended for external application to the skin.
- Particular care should be taken in people who have a hemorrhagic diathesis.
- Due to the content of ethanol, Heparizenna should not be used on mucous membranes, around the eyes, on open wounds and on purulent skin lesions.
- Do not use on skin lesions of unknown origin.
- Before using the drug in pregnant women or during breast-feeding, a doctor should be consulted.
- Long-term use of the gel may cause a hypersensitivity reaction such as redness, rash, itching, burning or erythema.
- Heparizen should not be used in children due to the lack of safety information.
- A doctor should be consulted if the symptoms do not disappear after a week of using the drug.
Heparizen – interactions
The use of Heparizen may increase the effect of oral anticoagulants on the prolongation of prothrombin time (may cause an increase in blood clotting time).
Heparizen – side effects
Hypersensitivity reactions such as: redness, erythema, skin inflammation, itchy skin, dry skin.