Hirudoid forte Cream

Antithrombotic and anti-inflammatory preparation for cutaneous treatment of

inflammation of the veins such as thrombophlebitis, haematoma and for loosening and softening of hard scars.

Hirudoid forte cream contains Organo-heparinoid "Luitpold" in the high dose of 40,000 U. per 100 g cream. By using Hirudoid forte the therapeutically valuable properties unfold their effects by the percutaneous route.

Hirudoid forte cream accelerates the absorption of haematomas and swellings. Hirudoid forte cream inhibits the formation and further growth of superficial microthrombi. Hirudoid forte cream has a high affinity to human tissue and is very well tolerated.

Directions for use

Unless otherwise directed by the physician, apply 3-5 cm of cream to the affected area once or twice daily and massage gently until the cream disappears. More cream may be used if necessary. In the case of very painful inflammation, or if there is evidence of thrombosis, Hirudoid forte cream should be appliedtlrickly to the affected area and covered with gauze or lint. The effect of Hirudoid forte cream can be intensified in these cases by massaging the cream into the skin surrounding the affected area. To loosen and soften hard scars, the cream should be massaged vigorously into the scarred area.

Hirudoid Forte Cream should only be used on unbroken skin and should not be brought in contact with open wounds, the eyes or mucous membranes.

Composition

Mucopolysaccharide polysulfate

 (Organo-heparinoid ”Luitpold”)      corn to 40,000U*

determined by means of the Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT)

Cream base     ad 100.0 g

Store below 25°C

Presentation

5g, 14g and 40 g of Cream

To pierce the aluminum foil at the mouth of the tube, use the spike inside the cap.

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