The drug "Lyoton" (gel): instructions for use, composition, cost and pharmacological properties

The medicine "Lyoton" (gel, the instruction on which application is always attached to this product) is an anticoagulant drug of direct action, intended for local use. Its nonproprietary international name is sodium heparin. From the materials of this article, you will learn about what components are included in the composition of the drug, what is its cost and what is the need for the drug "Lyoton" (gel). Instructions for use of this tool will also be described in detail.

Pharmacological properties

This drug prevents blood clots, inhibits the activity of enzymes such as hyaluronidase, and also activates the fibrinolytic properties of human blood. With external use, the "Lyoton" -gel (instructions for use will be presented below) has a local anti-edematous, antithrombotic and anti-inflammatory effect. In addition, the preparation significantly improves microcirculation of blood, and also activates tissue metabolism, as a result of which the process of resorption of any hematoma is accelerated.

Medication "Lyoton" (gel): composition of the drug and indications for use

In 100 grams of this drug contains active ingredient (heparin sodium) 100000 IU, auxiliary (methylparahydroxybenzoate) - 120 mg, carbomer 940 - 1250 mg, propyl parahydroxybenzoate - 30 mg, lavender oil - 50 mg, 96% ethyl alcohol - 30 ml, Neroli oil - 50 mg, triethanolamine - 850 mg.

This tool is used when:

• Diseases of superficial veins;
• Chronic venous insufficiency, as well as associated with it any complications (for example, such as periphlebitis or thrombophlebitis);
• Blunt injuries and bruises of soft tissues;
• Varicose veins;
• Subcutaneous hematomas;
• Localized infiltration;
• Edema of soft tissues.

The cost of the presented funds for 30 g varies within the limits of 250-300 Russian rubles. Also you can buy tubes of 50 and 100 g.

The drug "Lyoton" (gel): instructions for use

For external use, this preparation is squeezed out of the tube in a column 4-10 centimeters long (depending on the size of the affected area), and then evenly applied to the skin with light massaging movements. It is recommended to carry out such procedures 1 to 3 times a day.

It is worth mentioning that the presented agent is sometimes used for rectal administration (for example, with thrombosis of hemorrhoids). For this, the drug "Lyoton" (gel) is applied to a cotton swab, or rather, it is completely impregnated, and then inserted into the anus or placed on the swollen outer veins. As a rule, the treatment lasts about 3-5 days, after which the patient begins to feel considerable relief.

The drug "Lyoton" -gel (instruction, the price was presented above) is slightly absorbed into the blood, therefore the probability of an overdose with this medication is excluded. Its interaction with other drugs is not described. In case of acute need, the ointment can be used during the bearing of the child and during lactation.