Heparin Ointment - Application

Heparin ointment is a medicinal product for external use, which belongs to the group of direct anticoagulants. Consider in what cases this tool is used, how it works and what contraindications it has.

Composition and action of heparin ointment

Heparin ointment has a combined composition in which the main active substances are:

• heparin sodium;
• benzocaine;
• benzyl nicotinate.

Also, the ingredients of the ointment are auxiliary substances: glycerin, petrolatum, stearin, peach oil, purified water, etc.

Heparin sodium is a substance that exerts antithrombotic, anti-inflammatory and anti-edematous action. It promotes resorption of existing blood clots and prevents their formation, acting directly in the bloodstream, activating anti-coagulants and blocking the synthesis of thrombin.

Benzocaine has a local analgesic effect, reducing the severity of pain that occurs when the vessels are clogged and their walls are inflamed.

Benzylnicotinate is a vasodilator that helps to better heparin absorption, expanding the surface vessels.

Indications for use of heparin ointment

Heparin ointment is used in the following cases:

• prevention and treatment of thrombophlebitis and thrombosis of superficial veins (often in the background of varicose veins);
• external hemorrhoids and inflammation of the postnatal hemorrhoids;
• postinjection and postinfusion phlebitis, periphlebitis (inflammation of the walls of veins and surrounding tissues);
• trophic ulcers of the lower leg;
• inflammation of the lymphatic vessels;
• superficial mastitis ;
• infiltrates, edema, subcutaneous hematomas;
• injuries and bruises of subcutaneous fat, muscle tissue, tendons, joints, etc.

The method of application of heparin ointment

Ointment is applied a thin layer on the affected area and carefully rubbed into the skin 2 - 3 times a day. The course of treatment is 3-7 days, sometimes more.

1. In thrombosis of hemorrhoids, the ointment should be applied to the gasket and applied directly to the nodes or a tampon soaked in ointment should be used.
2. In case of varicose veins, heparin ointment should be applied very carefully, in no case mashing affected areas. Active rubbing can lead to the spread of inflammation along the vessel, and also creates a threat of detachment of the formed blood clots.
3. With bruises, injuries, heparin ointment should not be applied immediately, but only the next day, otherwise it can lead to bleeding of damaged vessels.

Do not apply heparin ointment on open wounds and abrasions, as well as in the presence of purulent processes.

Heparin ointment for face

Quite often heparin ointment for women is used not for medical reasons, but for cosmetic purposes, as evidenced by the large number of reviews on the Internet. So, heparin ointment is used as a remedy for swelling under the eyes, acne, with couperose. However, it should be borne in mind that, despite the seeming simplicity and safety of the remedy, it is a medicinal product that should be used only for the intended purpose doctor. In addition, this ointment has contraindications and can cause side effects in the form of skin flushing and allergic rashes.

Contraindications to the use of heparin ointment

• hypersensitivity to the components of the ointment;
• decreased blood clotting;
• thrombocytopenia.

During pregnancy and lactation, the drug can be used only under strict indications under the supervision of a doctor. With prolonged use of the ointment, it is recommended that blood coagulability be monitored.