{"id":13862,"date":"2021-09-21T06:40:37","date_gmt":"2021-09-21T06:40:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=13862"},"modified":"2021-11-02T10:00:50","modified_gmt":"2021-11-02T10:00:50","slug":"hirudoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/hirudoid\/","title":{"rendered":"Hirudoid &#8211; Glucosaminoglycan polysulfate uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>cream<br>glucosaminoglycan polysulfate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Hirudoid is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hirudoid is used to accelerate the dissolution and regression of&nbsp;thrombophlebitis&nbsp;(&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;and blood clots in the venous wall) and hematoma (bruising).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hirudoid penetrates through the skin into the superficial&nbsp;tissues&nbsp;where it counteracts the formation of superficial blood clots and accelerates the dissolution and regression of superficial blood clots, bruising, and swelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before using Hirudoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Hirudoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to glucosaminoglycan polysulphate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Hirudoid&nbsp;cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Should not be used on open wounds, on damaged skin, or in the eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No known risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No known risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hirudoid contains cetostearyl alcohol, methyl parahydroxybenzoate and propyl parahydroxybenzoate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cetostearyl alcohol may cause local skin reactions (eg contact dermatitis).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Methyl parahydroxybenzoate and propyl parahydroxybenzoate may cause an&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;(possibly delayed).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Hirudoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3-5 cm cream string is applied and lightly massaged into the affected area one to several times daily. In painful conditions, Hirudoid can instead of being massaged in, be applied with a&nbsp;compress&nbsp;coated with&nbsp;cream.&nbsp;The length of the cream string is adapted to the size of the affected area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=19570219000019#\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/imaging\/resources\/52048703-f2db-47e4-8749-859e4f2a4c3e\" alt=\"opening of the tube\" title=\"opening of the tube\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The tube is opened with the tip on the top of the cap.&nbsp;Press and turn firmly.&nbsp;Too small a hole can cause the tube to crack (see illustration).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Hirudoid than you should &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.&nbsp;If a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skin rash due to hypersensitivity to&nbsp;a substance&nbsp;contained&nbsp;in the&nbsp;cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this information.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Hirudoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store below 25&nbsp;<sup>\u00b0<\/sup>&nbsp;C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Used within 12 months after the first opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1 g Hirudoid&nbsp;cream&nbsp;contains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Glucosaminoglycan polysulfate 3 mg.<\/li><li>The other ingredients (excipients) are&nbsp;Glycerol&nbsp;, potassium hydroxide, stearic acid, wool fatty alcohols, white petroleum jelly, cetostearyl alcohol, myristyl alcohol,&nbsp;preservatives&nbsp;(methyl parahydroxybenzoate E 218, thymol, propyl parahydroxybenzoyl isopropyl enoate 21 water).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>White&nbsp;cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pack size: 1 x 50 g, 10 x 50 g, 1 x 100 g aluminum tube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>STADA Arzneimittel AG<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stadastrasse 2-18<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>61118 Bad Vilbel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other manufacturers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mobilat Produktions GmbH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luitpoldstrasse 1, 85276 Pfaffenhofen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Local representative<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>STADA Nordic ApS<br>Marielundvej 46 A<br>2730 Herlev<br>Denmark<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hirudoid is used to accelerate the dissolution and regression of thrombophlebitis ( inflammation and blood clots in the venous wall) and hematoma (bruising).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2200,2208],"tags":[13715,13721,13711,13714,13716,13717,13720,13722,13713,13718,13712,13719],"class_list":["post-13862","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-medicines","category-h","tag-benefits-of-glucosaminoglycan-polysulfate","tag-benefits-of-hirudoid","tag-glucosaminoglycan-polysulfate","tag-glucosaminoglycan-polysulfate-cream","tag-glucosaminoglycan-polysulfate-side-effects","tag-hirudoid","tag-hirudoid-cream","tag-hirudoid-side-effects","tag-what-glucosaminoglycan-polysulfate-is-used-for","tag-what-hirudoid-is-used-for","tag-what-is-glucosaminoglycan-polysulfate","tag-what-is-hirudoid"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13862","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13862"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13862\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15272,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13862\/revisions\/15272"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13862"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13862"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13862"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}