Hirudoid gel, 40 G

1. WHAT IS HIRUDOID GEL AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?

Mucopolysaccharide polysulphuric acid ester, the active ingredient in Hirudoid, has an anti-inflammatory effect.
anti-inflammatory effect. It prevents the formation and promotes the regression
of surface blood clots, haematomas and swellings and promotes the regeneration of connective
regeneration of the connective tissue.
Hirudoid gel is used for the local treatment of
- Blunt injuries with or without haematoma
- Inflammation of veins close to the surface, if these cannot be treated by compression.
cannot be treated by compression.

2. WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE USING HIRUDOID GEL
NOTICE?

Hirudoid gel must not be used
- if you are hypersensitive to mucopolysaccharide polysulphuric acid ester or
any of the other ingredients of Hirudoid Gel
- on open wounds, inflammations, purulent processes or infections of the skin
- on the eye and mucous membranes
Special care is required when using Hirudoid Gel
If the symptoms persist or if the expected effect of the application does not materialise
expected results from the application, a medical consultation is required as soon as possible.
When using Hirudoid Gel with other medicines
Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking / have recently taken other medicines.
or have recently taken / used other medicines, even if they are non-prescription medicines.
prescription medicines.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
The preparation can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Ability to drive and operate machinery
To date, no effects on the ability to drive and operate machines are known.
machines.
Important information about certain other ingredients of Hirudonide Gel
Propylene glycol may cause skin irritation.

3. HOW SHOULD HIRUDOID GEL BE USED?

To open the tube for the first time, pierce the aluminium foil at the opening with the spike
pierce the aluminium foil at the opening!
Apply a 3 - 5 cm strand of gel (more if necessary) to the affected area once or several times a day.
the diseased area.
The treatment usually lasts up to 10 days for blunt trauma, for
superficial phlebitis 1-2 weeks.
Hirudoid Gel is also suitable for physical treatment procedures such as
phonophoresis. If Hirudoid is to be used in conjunction with iontophoresis, the gel is applied
the gel is applied under the cathode.
Use in children and adolescents
There is insufficient experience with children and adolescents. Therefore the
application in this age group is therefore not recommended.
If you have any further questions about the use of the medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
pharmacist.

4. WHAT SIDE EFFECTS ARE POSSIBLE?

Like all medicines, Hirudoid Gel can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
need not occur in everyone.
Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if any of the side effects listed
side effects significantly affects you or if you notice any side effects that are not
are not listed in this leaflet.
Hypersensitivity reactions of the skin may occur in rare cases, but usually disappear
usually disappear after discontinuation of the medication.

5. HOW SHOULD HIRUDOID GEL BE STORED?

No special storage conditions are required for this medicine.
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
Do not use Hirudoid Gel after the expiry date which is stated on the carton.
use after the expiry date stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.
The medicinal product must not be disposed of in waste water or household waste. Ask your pharmacist
your pharmacist how to dispose of the medicine when you no longer need it.
This measure helps to protect the environment.

6. FURTHER INFORMATION

What Hirudoid Gel contains
- The active substance is mucopolysaccharide polysulphuric acid ester.
100 g gel contains:
Mucopolysaccharide polysulphuric acid ester 0.3 g
(Organo-Heparinoid "Luitpold") equivalent to 25,000 E.*
* Units determined via the activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT).
- The other ingredients are Isopropanol, carbomer, propylene glycol, perfume oil,
sodium hydroxide, purified water