HIRUDOID® FORTE Gel, 100 g

Reduces swelling
Promotes the healing process of superficial phlebitis.
With a pleasant cooling effect

HIRUDOID® FORTE Gel – Powerful against superficial phlebitis and bruises
They are uncomfortable for everyone: swollen veins that lead to varicose veins. While they can theoretically occur in any vein in the body, in 90% of cases they affect the legs.

Unfortunately, these vein diseases are among the most common illnesses in Germany. Women are affected two to four times more often than men. However, only about 12 percent of those affected develop severe varicose veins that require treatment.

In most cases, sufficient exercise, avoiding excessive heat such as saunas or sunbathing, and alternating hot and cold showers to stimulate circulation are effective measures to prevent and alleviate symptoms. The tried and tested principle of “better to lie or walk than to sit or stand” also helps to reduce the risk of vein disease. HIRUDOID® FORTE helps in the healing of superficial vein diseases.

HIRUDOID® FORTE is available as a cream and a cooling gel. Each (100 g) of both dosage forms contains 445 mg chondroitin polysulfate. To activate the calf muscle pump, both the cream and the gel should be massaged gently in the direction of the heart.

Good reasons to use HIRUDOID® FORTE Gel
Reduces swelling
Accelerates the healing of bruises
Promotes the healing process of superficial phlebitis.
HIRUDOID® FORTE Gel has a pleasant cooling effect.
Mandatory information:
HIRUDOID® FORTE Gel 445 mg/100g. Active ingredient: chondroitin polysulfate from bovine trachea. For local treatment of blunt injuries (trauma), with or without accompanying bruising (hematoma), and superficial thrombophlebitis, provided that treatment cannot be carried out by external compression (compression). Contains propylene glycol. For risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacist. STADA GmbH, Stadastraße 2-18, 61118 Bad Vilbel, Germany. As of: June 2013

Application
Unless otherwise prescribed, HIRUDOID® FORTE Gel is applied 2 to 3 times a day, or more frequently if required, to the affected areas. Usually, a gel strand 3 to 5 cm long is sufficient depending on the size of the area to be treated.

Note: The main treatment for superficial thrombophlebitis of the lower extremities is external compression (compression therapy).

Type of application
For use on the skin. Spread HIRUDOID® FORTE Gel evenly over the affected area and rub it in lightly. HIRUDOID® FORTE Gel should only be applied to intact skin. Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes, open wounds or broken skin. As with all alcoholic gels, do not cover the area where HIRUDOID® FORTE Gel has been applied with a bandage.

HIRUDOID® FORTE Gel is also suitable for physical therapy methods such as iontophoresis and phonophoresis. In iontophoresis, the gel is applied under the cathode.

Notes
Ingredient: Propylene glycol

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and outer packaging. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month indicated.

Ingredients
Active ingredient per 1 g gel
: 4.45 mg chondroitin polysulfate
= 400 E. chondroitin polysulfate (APTT units)

Other ingredients: Sodium hydroxide (for pH adjustment), polyacrylic acid, isopropyl alcohol, propylene glycol, purified water