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Hirudal Cream


Product introduction

Hirudal Cream is used to provide relief and promote healing of inflammation of the veins. It has anti-inflammatory and antithrombotic properties which is used to treat pain and inflammation.

Hirudal Cream provides relief from mild muscular pain, stiffness and pain in certain joint disorders

Uses of Hirudal Cream

  • Thrombophlebitis

Benefits of Hirudal Cream

In Thrombophlebitis

Thrombophlebitis is an inflammatory process in which a blood clot forms and blocks one or more veins, usually in your legs. Hirudal Cream is used to treat thrombophlebitis near the surface of your skin. It dissolves the clots and also relieves pain and inflammation by increasing the blood flow. This improves the overall healing process.

Use it as advised by the doctor to get maximum benefit. The condition usually improves on its own gradually. However, your doctor might recommend applying heat to the painful area, elevating the affected leg, using an over-the-counter painkiller and possibly wearing compression stockings.

Side effects of Hirudal Cream

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Hirudal

  • Skin rash
  • Itching

How to use Hirudal Cream

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

Safety advice

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Hirudal Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Hirudal Cream during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

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Quick tips

  • Hirudal Cream is prescribed to give relief from moderate pain and inflammation in the affected area due to thrombophlebitis.
  • Do not apply Hirudal Cream to large areas of skin or near sensitive areas such as private parts or on broken or injured skin.
  • Remember to wash your hands after applying Hirudal Cream, unless this is the area
    being treated.
  • Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth, nose, and rinse thoroughly in case of accidental contact or seek medical help in case of swallowing.
  • Do not smoke or go near naked flames as Hirudal Cream increases the risk of severe burns.
  • Inform your doctor if you have any skin disorders like eczema.
  • Hirudal Cream should not be used on children under the age of 12 years old.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Polysaccharide derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Semi-synthetic glycosaminoglycan

Patient concerns

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I have superficial thrombophlebitis in arm. Color doppler shows no DVT. Is it advisable to take ecosprin?
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
u need to consult cardiologist
Having pain in right fore arm with slight swelling and veins stretched. Thrombophlebitis with cellulitis??? Suggest medication plz
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Diabetology
Pls consult a surgeon
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References

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Marketer details

Name: Oaknet Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Address: 64, Dodda Banaswadi Main Rd, Annaiah Reddy Layout, Banswadi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560043
Country of origin: India

MRP
β‚Ή98.34
Inclusive of all taxes
14.0 gm in 1 tube
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