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Heparin Topical

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Description

Heparin Topical is an anticoagulant used for the dissolution of blood clots below the surface of the skin. It helps to dissolve the blood clot, reduce the pain and swelling due to superficial thrombophlebitis- a condition of swollen veins due to a blood clot. Heparin Topical is also used to treat and prevent the formation of blood clots in veins and arteries due to anal fissures, skin ulcers and injury. Side effects are minimal to Heparin Topical. A burning sensation, irritation or redness are experienced by some patients after using this medicine. These symptoms last only for a very few days and disappear with time. Do not use this medicine if you are previously allergic to it. Clean and dry the affected areas before application. Apply a thin layer of Heparin Topical to the affected areas as instructed by the doctor. Wash your hands before and after the application, unless hands are affected. Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth or broken skin.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Heparin Topical

Skin burning sensation

Itching of skin

Redness of the skin

Skin irritation

Uses of Heparin Topical

What is it prescribed for?

Superficial Bruises

Bruises are discolourations of the skin due to injury. During a skin injury, small blood vessels called capillaries near the skin's surface burst. This traps blood below the skin’s surface resulting in a black and blue mark colour. Bruises can be painless or extremely painful. Heparin Topical is used to heal bruises and prevents internal clotting of blood due to an injury.

Thrombophlebitis

Thrombophlebitis is a condition of swollen veins due to a blood clot below the surface of the skin. This condition can occur due to an injury to a vein, as an inherited blood-clotting disorder or when being immobilised for long periods. It is commonly seen on the legs, but it can also occur in the arms and neck. Normally, it goes within 2 to 6 weeks. Heparin Topical is used to ease pain, swelling, or discomfort due to thrombophlebitis.

Anal Fissures and Hemorrohoids

Haemorrhoids and anal fissures are conditions of swelling of veins located in the anus or rectum. Lumps can occur inside the rectum or below the skin around the anus. Heparin Topical improves blood flow, reduces breakage of veins and prevents blood clotting in these conditions.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • Onset of action

    You will start to see the healing process 5-10 days after treatment with Heparin Topical. But finish your prescribed period of treatment, even if the condition gets better.

  • Duration of effect

    The amount of time for which Heparin Topical remains active in the body is not clinically established

  • Safe with alcohol?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is it habit forming?

    No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Heparin Topical.

  • Usage in pregnancy?

    Although Heparin Topical is a topical preparation, use in pregnant women is only accepted by doctor's recommendation. It is not known whether this medicine may cause harm to the infant while breastfeeding. Hence, use it only upon your doctor's recommendation.

  • Usage while breast-feeding?

    It is not known whether Heparin Topical may cause harm to the infant while breastfeeding. Hence, use it only upon your doctor's recommendation.

Allergy

Avoid using Heparin Topical if you are previously allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of serious allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Although Heparin Topical is a topical preparation, use in pregnant women is only accepted by doctor's recommendation. It is not known whether this medicine may cause harm to the infant while breastfeeding. Hence, use it only upon your doctor's recommendation.

Breast-feeding

It is not known whether Heparin Topical may cause harm to the infant while breastfeeding. Hence, use it only upon your doctor's recommendation.

General warnings

External use only

Heparin Topical is meant for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth or broken skin. In the case of accidental contact, thoroughly wash your eyes, nose or mouth with water.

Use in children

Use Heparin Topical in children only under the recommendation of a doctor.

Missed Dose

Apply the missed dose of Heparin Topical as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

An overdose of Heparin Topical is not likely to cause severe symptoms unless it is applied for a prolonged period of time in large volumes. However, ingestion of this medicine may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Apply a thin layer of Heparin Topical to the affected areas as instructed by the doctor. Always clean and dry the affected areas before application. Wash your hands before and after the application, unless hands are affected. Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth or broken skin. Finish your prescribed period of treatment, even if the condition gets better.

Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

Heparin Topical is an anticoagulant that thins the blood and breaks down the clot.

Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Topical anticoagulant

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 17 May 2021

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