Lipohep – indications, dosage, contraindications, side effects

Lipohep is used as a local treatment of superficial limited edema and hematomas resulting from superficial venous thrombosis, varicose veins or blunt injuries. Lipohep is available without a prescription.

Lipohep (Medagro International)

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Lipohep is an anticoagulant drug, antithrombin activator.

Lipohep – indications and dosage

Indications: topical treatment of superficial limited edema and hematomas resulting from superficial venous thrombosis, varicose veins or blunt trauma.

Dosage

1. The treatment time is up to 14 days

Lipohep and contraindications

Contraindications to the use of Lipohep are:

1. hypersensitivity to any component of the preparation or heparin,
2. bleeding tendency and thrombocytopenia.
3. Do not use on large areas of the skin.
4. Do not use in children up to 11 years of age.

Lipohep – warnings

1. Avoid using Lipohep around the eyes, nose and mouth due to the ethanol content.
2. Do not use on open wounds and on mucous membranes.
3. Do not use in the case of skin diseases of unknown origin and in the case of purulent infection.
4. In the event of redness, rash, itching, erythema, Lipohep should be discontinued.
5. In the case of inflammation of the superficial veins of the lower extremities, compression therapy should be applied first.
6. Lipohep can be used in pregnant and breastfeeding women only after consulting a doctor. During this period, do not use on a large surface or for a long time.
7. Do not use the drug in children under 11 years of age.
8. Lipohep has no influence on the ability to drive and use machines.

Lipohep – interactions

They are not known. Concomitant topical application of other medicinal products to the same skin area with Lipohep is not recommended.

Lipohep – side effects

Allergic reactions may rarely occur:

1. rash,
2. reddening,
3. itching