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Hepatrombin
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Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
Gepatrombin is an anticoagulant drug. It has anti-inflammatory and healing therapeutic effects.
After treating the epidermis with gel or ointment or introducing suppositories, the active component of the medicine, heparin, enters the blood at high speed. After this penetration, it demonstrates a positive effect on local blood circulation. The medicine does not allow blood clots to form, and at the same time eliminates existing inflammation.
ATC classification
Active ingredients
Pharmacological group
Pharmachologic effect
Indications Hepatrombin
It is used to treat the following disorders:
- thrombophlebitis, thrombosis or varicose veins;
- tendovaginitis and trophic ulcers affecting the shins;
- injuries of a sports nature;
- mastitis or hemorrhoids.
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Release form
The medicinal component is released in the form of an ointment or gel, inside 40 g tubes. It is also produced in suppositories - 10 pieces inside a pack.
Pharmacokinetics
Dexpanthenol with allantoin increase the rate of absorption of heparin. These components eliminate inflammation and catalyze tissue epithelialization and granulation. The half-life of the drug is approximately 60 minutes.
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Dosing and administration
The ointment or gel is applied to clean and dry skin, 3 times a day (5 cm of the substance must be used). If necessary, the application can be done under a bandage.
In case of thrombophlebitis or thrombosis, the area being treated should not be massaged.
During hemorrhoids, suppositories are inserted rectally, after defecation. The procedure is performed 1-2 times a day. To achieve a more effective effect, it is recommended to rinse the sphincter under cold water before using the suppository.
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Use Hepatrombin during pregnancy
The use of gel or ointment during pregnancy is permitted only with the prescription of the attending physician and under his supervision.
Suppositories Gepatrombin for the elimination of hemorrhoids that occur during pregnancy are often prescribed and are quite effective.
Contraindications
Among the contraindications:
- drug allergy to some elements of the drug;
- abrasions, wound lesions and other violations of epidermal integrity;
- thrombocytopenia or hemophilia.
Storage conditions
Gepatrombin should be stored in a dry place, out of the reach of small children. The temperature should not exceed 25°C.
Shelf life
Hepatrombin can be used for a 3-year period from the date of sale of the drug.
Analogues
The analogs of the drug are Venitan, Dermaton, Trombles with Venogepanol, Heparoid, Liotrombus with Venosan, and also Liogel, Viatromb, Thrombocid, Heparil with Lyoton and Heparin ointment with Esfatil.
Reviews
Gepatrombin gets good reviews (both its gel and ointment forms). After treatment with the medicine, a significant relief of the condition occurs very quickly - swelling decreases, pain goes away. Signs of the disease disappear after 7-14 days from the start of using the drug.
Suppositories are usually used during pregnancy or immediately after childbirth - with their help it is possible to alleviate the symptoms of hemorrhoids, which often develop during pregnancy.
Manufacturer
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Hepatrombin" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.