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Hirudoid Cream is a type of ointment that can be used to relieve pain and inflammation associated with bruises and inflamed veins.
Hirudoid Creams and Gels both contain Heparinoid as an active ingredient, which is absorbed through the skin.
This works by dissolving and reducing small blood clots and bruising. It improves the circulation around the area of concern through superficial veins under the skin and promotes healing. Heparinoid can also reduce pain and discomfort.
Hirudoid Cream can be used to treat bruising and haematoma (blood clots) as it works by improving the circulation after bruising or soft tissue injuries. It can also be used to relieve pain and inflammation associated with superficial thrombophlebitis (vein inflammation).
Also known as Phlebitis or Superficial Thrombophlebitis, Vein Inflammation is a condition that happens when blood clots in the veins or the walls of your veins are damaged. There are many different causes of Vein Inflammation, such as:
If you are a smoker, overweight, taking contraception, hormone replacement therapy, pregnant, have cancer or have previously had a blood clot, you are also more likely to experience vein inflammation.
Caution before using Hirudoid Cream:
Hirudoid Cream is not be used on:
This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy.
If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Directions for using Hirudoid Cream:
Hirudoid Cream contains:
Active ingredient Heparinoid 0.3% w/w in a white vanishing cream base. Also contains Anhydrous eucerine, E216, E218, emulsifying cetostearyl alcohol, glycerol, isopropyl alcohol, potassium hydroxide, stearic acid, thymol, purified water
94% of orders are despatched within 2 days (data taken from July 2022 to October 2022)
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Susan
Had a bit inflammation of vein and this cream was good took away pain and swelling
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