HIRUDOID 40000IU*GEL 100G

HIRUDOID 40,000 I.U. Gel
Glycosaminoglycan Polysulfate

What it is and what it is used for
HIRUDOID contains the active ingredient glycosaminoglycan polysulfate, which has anti-inflammatory and antithrombotic activity, meaning it prevents the formation of blood clots (thrombi).

HIRUDOID is used to treat:
- inflammation of a vein located under the skin's surface (superficial phlebitis) or a blood clot that causes inflammation of a vein (thrombophlebitis);
- swelling caused by slowed blood circulation in the veins (venous stasis edema);
- pain, inflammation, swelling, and trophic disorders in post-phlebitic and varicose conditions;
- hematomas.

What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use HIRUDOID:
- if you are allergic to the active ingredient, to a heparinoid (medicine with anticoagulant action similar to that of heparin), or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).

Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using HIRUDOID.

Discontinue treatment and contact your doctor immediately if allergic reactions occur after applying the gel.

Possible side effects
No side effects have been reported following the use of HIRUDOID.

Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse.
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.