Heparin-ratiopharm 60000

Heparin-ratiopharm 60000 in detail

The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

Method of application?

Apply the medicine to the affected skin area(s). Wash your hands thoroughly after use. Avoid accidental contact with open areas of skin.

Duration of use?

The duration of use depends on the nature of the symptoms and/or the course of the disease. The medicine should not be used for longer than 10 days without medical advice.

Overdosage?

If the medicine is used as described, no overdose symptoms are known.

Forgotten use?

Continue use as normal (i.e. not with double the amount) at the next prescribed time.
As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing in infants, small children and the elderly. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautions.
A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information on the package leaflet. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.

Storage

Storage before opening
The medicine must be stored away from heat.
Storage after opening or preparation
The medicinal product may be used for a maximum of 1 year after opening/preparation!
The medicinal product must be stored at room temperature after opening/preparation!

What speaks against use?

- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Open wounds

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?

- Pregnancy: According to current knowledge, the medicine has no harmful effects on the development of your child or the birth.
- Breastfeeding: According to current knowledge, there is no evidence that the medicine should not be used during breastfeeding.
If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with use in the case of a contraindication.

What adverse effects may occur?

Only side effects that have only occurred in exceptional cases are described for the medicinal product.
If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
The information provided here is based primarily on side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.

What should you be aware of?

- Caution in case of allergy to pork protein!
- Emulsifiers (e.g. cetyl/stearyl alcohol) may cause skin irritation (e.g. contact dermatitis).
- Caution in case of allergy to Peru balsam and cinnamon.
- Preservatives (e.g. sorbic acid and sorbates). Sorbic acid and sorbates, E 200, E 201, E 202, E 203) can cause skin irritation (e.g. contact dermatitis).

How does the active ingredient of the medicinal product work?

The active ingredient has blood-thinning, anticoagulant properties and supports the breakdown of blood clots. Other metabolic products that have leaked into the muscle tissue in the event of blunt injuries, for example, are also removed more quickly. This reduces swelling, eliminates bruising more quickly and alleviates inflammation.

Application

- Sports and accident injuries, such as:

- Sprains and strains

- Bruises

- Contusions

- Bruising

- Painful swelling after injuries

- Inflammation of superficial veins

Dosage

- A sufficient amount

- 2-3 times a day

- All age groups

- Distributed throughout the day