It is also used to treat bruises and hematoma (collection of blood under the skin).
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Information regarding the use of this formulation during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Ointment during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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It is a combination of two medicines: Benzyl Nicotinate and Heparin. Benzyl Nicotinate is a vasodilator and Heparin is an anticoagulant. Together, they work by widening the blood vessels and dissolving/ preventing the formation of blood clots. This increases blood flow to the affected area thereby relieving the associated symptoms.
Bruises refers to skin discolorations which is the result of blood leaking from damaged blood vessels under the skin. Hematomas are more severe, one may experience blood pooling in tissues or organs due to trauma or injury.
Thrombotas is used to treat thrombophlebitis, it is a condition in which presence of blood clot causes inflammation or swelling of a vein. When applied to the affected area, Thrombotas penetrates the skin to help reduce inflammation and pain, and aid faster healing.<br><br>
Thrombotas Ointment is used to treat thrombophlebitis, it is a condition in which presence of blood clot causes inflammation or swelling of a vein. When applied to the affected area, Thrombotas Ointment penetrates the skin to help reduce inflammation and pain, and aid faster healing.
Heparin is an anticoagulant. Ointment-containing heparin has been used for throbophlebitis of superficial veins and inflammation. Heparin ointment has been tested for its effects on skin toxicity in patients undergoing cancer treatments.
Thrombotas is usually used for short term and can be discontinued when the symptoms are relieved. However, Thrombotas should be continued if the doctor has advised to do so.
It is important to know that Thrombotas is for external use only. Do not apply close to the eyes, mouth, nose, or any cut, broken, or burned skin. In some patients, use of this medicine causes increase in sensitivity to UV rays. It is recommended to avoid the exposure to direct sunlight as much as possible. If it is unavoidable to expose yourself to sunlight then wear as much protective clothing as possible and use sunscreen.<br><br>
Thrombophob ointment is used to treat superficial thrombophlebitis (inflammation of a vein related to a blood clot), inflammation of a tendon and its sheath, and other superficial bruises (bluish-blac. Thrombophob ointment contains heparin and benzyl nicotinate as the active components.
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.
Thrombotas Ointment may induce side effects like irritation, burning, redness and itching at the site of application.
It is the combination of Benzyl Nicotinate and Heparin.
It is important to be cautious while considering the application in children under the age of 18 years.
It can be applied by cleaning and drying the affected area and gently massage the ointment until it get absorbed.
It shows its activity by widening the blood vessels and dissolves the formation of blood clots.
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