Hirudoid Soft Ointment 0.3% for skin pain, swelling and dryness (heparinoid)

What is Hirudoid Soft Ointment 0.3% for skin dryness, swelling, and pain (heparinoid)?

Hirudoid Soft Ointment is a mixture of heparinoids and glycosaminoglycans, which are derivatives of heparin. They act in the same way as heparin and affect heparin binding proteins through ionic interactions, hydrogen bonding, or both. Hirudoid Soft Ointment helps to moisturize the skin and to relieve dry skin symptoms. It also accelerates blood flow to the area, which reduces swelling or pain caused by blood circulation disorder.

Hirudoid Soft Ointment can be used to treat chilblains, hypertrophic and keloids scars, keloids as well as psoriasis, hand dermatitis, asteatosis, keloids and other skin conditions. Study results showed that topical use of Hirudoid ointment improves epidermal permeability and antimicrobial function. This medicine is safe, well-tolerated and can be used even for small children. 

Active principles: heparin-based glycosaminoglycans (heparinoids)

Amount: 10 tubes * 25 g

Maker: Maruho Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan

Indications:

• chilblains,
• hypertrophic scars and keloids
• keratodermia palmaris progressive (housewives’ eczema and hand dermatitis),
• psoriasis,
• asteatosis etc.

How to use

Clean and dry the affected area before use. Take a small amount of the cream and gently rub into the affected area. Use 1-6 times a day.

Contraindications: do not use for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Do not use for patients with hemorrhagic blood disorder (hemophilia or thrombocytopenia), or patients who have had a severe outcome with slight bleeding. 

Important information

Do not use on eyes or open wounds (ulceration, erosion).

This medicine is designed for a short-term treatment. If the effect doesn't appear in 5-6 days, stop using the medicine and consult with your doctor. 

If an allergic reaction occurs, patient needs to stop using the medicine and consult with their doctor. If patient is taking any other medication or treatment, they should consult with their doctor in advance.