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Hirudoid forte gel contains the active ingredient heparinoid MPS (chondroitin polysulphate). MPS is the abbreviation for mucopolysaccharide polysulfate. This active ingredient prevents the formation of blood clots and promotes their regression. In addition, inflammatory processes and fluid accumulations in the tissue are eliminated.
After using Hirudoid forte Gel, tissue tension and the associated pain are reduced, swelling and bruising are reduced, and the heaviness in the legs is relieved.
Hirudoid forte gel is applied:
The gel has a cooling effect.
With a doctor's prescription, Hirudoid forte Gel can also
are applied.
Swissmedic-approved patient information
Hirudoid® forte GelMedinova AGHirudoid forte gel contains the active ingredient heparinoid MPS (chondroitin polysulphate). MPS is the abbreviation for mucopolysaccharide polysulfate. This active ingredient prevents the formation of blood clots and promotes their regression. In addition, inflammatory processes and fluid accumulations in the tissue are eliminated.
After using Hirudoid forte Gel, tissue tension and the associated pain are reduced, swelling and bruising are reduced, and the heaviness in the legs is relieved.
Hirudoid forte gel is applied:
The gel has a cooling effect.
With a doctor's prescription, Hirudoid forte Gel can also
are applied.
You can support the treatment of your vein disease by making sure you get enough exercise. Sitting or standing for long periods of time causes congestion and strains your veins. Also avoid additional stress such as alcohol and cigarettes in excess, heavy or flatulent food, obesity and overheating from sunbathing and excessive use of the sauna.
Also follow your doctor's advice beyond using Hirudoid, such as exercising or wearing support stockings.
Hirudoid forte Gel should not be used in patients with a known hypersensitivity to heparinoid or any of the other excipients.
Hirudoid forte Gel may only be used on intact skin. Please make sure that the gel does not come into contact with open wounds, eyes or mucous membranes.
This medicine contains 5mg propylene glycol per 1g gel. Propylene glycol may cause skin irritation.
In the case of venous diseases that can be traced back to the presence of a blood clot (so-called thromboembolism), massage is not allowed.
If your symptoms persist or if the symptoms worsen, you should definitely see a doctor.
Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from other illnesses, have allergies or are taking other medicines (even those you bought yourself!) or using them externally.
Based on previous experience, there is no known risk to the unborn child if used as directed. However, systematic scientific investigations have never been carried out. As a precaution, you should avoid taking medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding or ask your doctor, pharmacist or druggist for advice.
Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, several times Apply a strand of gel of 3-5 cm (more if necessary) daily. In the case of thromboembolic diseases (blood clots), however, massage should not be used.
With the 100 g tube, only about a third of the specified length of the gel strand (d. 1-2 cm) is to be used due to the larger tube opening.
As with all gels containing alcohol, you should not put a bandage over Hirudoid forte Gel. Hirudoid forte cream is available for use under bandages.
The use and safety of Hirudoid forte Gel in children has not yet been systematically tested.
Stick to the dosage given in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.
The following side effects can occur when using Hirudoid forte Gel:
In rare cases, skin hypersensitivity reactions (allergy) may occur.
Tell your doctor or nurse if you notice any of these signs. If the irritation is severe, you should no longer use Hirudoid forte Gel.
If you notice side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.
The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the packaging.
Store at room temperature (15 - 25 °C).
Store medicines in a dry place and out of the reach of children.
The aluminum foil at the opening of the tube can be easily pierced with the spike embedded in the cap.
Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.
1 g of gelcontains:
Heparinoid MPS (chondroitin polysulphate, produced from bovine trachea) 4.45 mg (equivalent to 400 U.).
Isopropyl alcohol, polyacrylic acid, propylene glycol (E1520), sodium hydroxide, purified water.
40550 (Swissmedic)
Hirudoid forte Gel is available in pharmacies and drugstores without a doctor's prescription.
There are packs of 40 g and 100 g gel.
Medinova AG, 8050 Zurich
This leaflet was last checked by the Medicines Agency (Swissmedic) in November 2021.