Demovarin forte Gel is an external heparin preparation with anticoagulant and anti-inflammatory properties. Its active ingredient promotes the breakdown of superficial bruises, which reduces tissue tension and the associated pain. As an endogenous substance, heparin does not cause irritation. The skin-friendly gel form of Demovarin forte Gel is easy to apply and has a pleasant cooling effect.
Demovarin forte Gel is used to treat symptoms associated with varicose veins, such as pain, a feeling of heaviness, swollen legs (stasis edema) and calf cramps. In addition, Demovarin forte Gel is used to treat blunt sports injuries and accidental injuries, such as bruises, bruises, contusions, strains, swelling, pain in muscles and tendons, to loosen hard scars, treat scars and improve scars cosmetically. If prescribed by a doctor, Demovarin forte Gel is also used to treat superficial thrombosis or phlebitis.
Swissmedic-approved patient information
Demovarin forte Gel is an externally applied heparin preparation with anticoagulant and anti-inflammatory properties. Its active ingredient promotes the breakdown of superficial bruises, which reduces tissue tension and the associated pain. As an endogenous substance, heparin does not cause irritation. The skin-friendly gel form of Demovarin forte Gel is easy to apply and has a pleasant cooling effect.
Demovarin forte Gel is used to treat symptoms associated with varicose veins, such as pain, a feeling of heaviness, swollen legs (stasis edema) and calf cramps. In addition, Demovarin forte Gel is used to treat blunt sports injuries and accidental injuries, such as bruises, bruises, contusions, strains, swelling, pain in muscles and tendons, to loosen hard scars, treat scars and improve scars cosmetically. If prescribed by a doctor, Demovarin forte Gel is also used to treat superficial thrombosis or phlebitis.
Follow the advice of your doctor that goes beyond the actual dosage recommendations, e.g. gymnastics or wearing support stockings. Demovarin forte Gel contains no greasy components and does not attack rubber support stockings.
In the case of hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or one of the excipients of Demovarin forte Gel according to the composition. If in doubt, compatibility can first be tested on a small area of skin.
Demovarin forte Gel must not be used in known heparin-induced/associated thrombocytopenia (HIT, heparin-induced lack of blood platelets).
Demovarin forte Gel should only be applied to intact skin, not to open wounds or mucous membranes. Avoid contact with eyes. Massage should not be used in the case of venous diseases that can be traced back to the presence of a blood clot (so-called thromboembolism). If the symptoms persist for a long time or if the symptoms worsen, the doctor should be consulted.
Due to the heparin contained in Demovarin forte Gel, an interaction with medicines that inhibit blood clotting (these include medicines for blood thinning as well as many painkillers and rheumatism medicines) cannot be completely ruled out. However, a resulting increased risk of bleeding is unlikely, since heparin hardly gets into the bloodstream when Demovarin forte Gel is used correctly. You should ask your doctor for advice if you are using Demovarin forte Gel and the medicines mentioned at the same time.
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 for the child if used as directed. Systematic scientific investigations were never carried out. As a precaution, you should avoid taking medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding or ask your doctor, pharmacist or druggist for advice.
The preparation is applied several times a day in a thin layer to the diseased areas and the surrounding skin areas and distributed without pressure.
The use and safety of Demovarin forte Gel in children and adolescents has not yet been 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.
Hypersensitivity reactions to the ingredients of Demovarin forte Gel only occur rarely. In these cases, the preparation should no longer be used.
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 container.
Keep at room temperature (15-25°C) and out of the reach of children.
Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.
1 g gel contains 400 U.I. Heparin, the preservative phenoxyethanol and other excipients.
53249 (Swissmedic).
In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.
Tubes of 100 g.
VERFORA SA, Villars-sur-Glâne.
This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in July 2009.
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