Lioton 500 Gel
Product introduction
Lioton 500 Gel is an anticoagulant that prevents the clotting of blood. It is applied on the skin for the treatment of post-injection superficial thrombophlebitis (inflammation of a vein due to a blood clot). It speeds up the formation of blood clots and decreases pain and pain and swelling.
Lioton 500 Gel belongs to a group of medicines called anticoagulants. It affects the blood flow in the vessels. It is effective medicine used to treat blood clots that have formed abnormally inside the blood vessels. It makes your blood flow more easily.
Lioton 500 Gel belongs to a group of medicines called anticoagulants. It affects the blood flow in the vessels. It is effective medicine used to treat blood clots that have formed abnormally inside the blood vessels. It makes your blood flow more easily.
Uses of Lioton Gel
- Prevention of Blood clots
Benefits of Lioton Gel
In Prevention of Blood clots
Formation of blood clots blocks one or more veins, usually in your legs. Lioton 500 Gel is used to prevent formation of blood clots 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 in sometime. 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.
Use it as advised by the doctor to get maximum benefit. The condition usually improves on its own in sometime. 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 Lioton Gel
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 Lioton
- Skin rash
How to use Lioton Gel
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 gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
How Lioton Gel works
Lioton 500 Gel is an anticoagulant. It penetrates into the diseased tissue immediately upon application without leaving residues or degreasing the skin. This helps in strengthening and supporting the connective tissues, thus alleviating pain and speeding up healing.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lioton 500 Gel 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lioton 500 Gel is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Apply it precisely on the affected area as instructed by your doctor.
- Wash your hands properly with soap before and after applying the gel.
- It is given as an injection or drip into the veins by a healthcare professional.
- It makes your skin more sensitive toward sunlight. Apply sunscreen or wear protective clothing while going out.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Sulfur-Rich Glycosaminoglycan
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Unfractionated Heparin (UFH)
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Lioton 500 Gel
Once A Day
100%
How much was the improvement?
Average
33%
Poor
33%
Excellent
33%
How do you take Lioton Gel?
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*With or without food
Please rate Lioton 500 Gel on price
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FAQs
What conditions does Lioton 500 Gel treat?
Lioton 500 Gel is used for the prevention of a blood clot that causes inflammation or swelling of a vein. When applied to the affected area, Lioton 500 Gel penetrates the skin to help reduce inflammation and pain, and aid faster healing.
Can Lioton 500 Gel be stopped when my symptoms are relieved?
Lioton 500 Gel is usually used for a short term and can be discontinued when the symptoms are relieved. However, Lioton 500 Gel should be continued if the doctor has advised to do so.
What is the storage condition for the Lioton 500 Gel?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
What are the precautions I need to follow while using Lioton 500 Gel?
It is important to know that Lioton 500 Gel is for external use only. Do not apply close to the eyes, mouth, nose, or any cut, broken, or burned skin. In some patients, use of this medicine causes an increase in sensitivity to UV rays. It is recommended to avoid the exposure to direct sunlight as much as possible. If it is unavoidable to expose yourself to sunlight then wear as much protective clothing as possible and use sunscreen.
Is Lioton 500 Gel effective?
Lioton 500 Gel is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop using it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Lioton 500 Gel too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
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- Fox KA, White HD, Gersh BJ, et al. Antithrombotic Agents: Platelete Inhibitors, Acute Anticoagulants, Fibrinolytics, and Chronic Anticoagulants. In: Opie LH, Gersh BJ, editors. Drugs for the Heart. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Elsevier Saunders; 2013. pp. 367-73.
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