Hirudoid reduces the likelihood of blood clots?

Lorraine Munro · Aug 29, 2008

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Hi all,
A patient recently informed me that her vascular specialist had advised her to rub hirudoid cream around her ankles to reduce the likelihood of blood clots. Can anyone enlighten me on this subject?
Regards Lorraine

Craig Payne · Aug 29, 2008

It has antithrombotic properties and also used for inflammatory vein conditions. It is an heparinoid (derived from heperin), but how can it penetrate systemically to help prevent "blood clots", unless by "blood clots", the patient was refering to a superficial haematoma (bruise), in which case it would probably have some effect.

Admin2 · Aug 29, 2008

Craig Payne said: ↑

unless by "blood clots", the patient was refering to a superficial haematoma (bruise), in which case it would probably have some effect.
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From: http://www.keypharm.com.au/site/bruisescar.html

Active ingredient of Hirudoid is MPS
MPS stands for mucopolysaccharide and the MPS in Hirudoid is similar to the body’s naturally occurring mucopolysaccharides. The healing tendency of the skin relies on the presence of MPS in the tissue. The effectiveness of any skin cream depends on its absorption, and scientific studies have shown that the MPS in Hirudoid penetrates the skin and is able to reach the dermal layers in effective concentrations. That’s why doctors and pharmacists have been recommending Hirudoid as a healing agent for decades. MPS accelerates healing in the following way:

Improves blood flow to the area.
Promotes tissue regeneration by increasing collagen and elastin fibres in the connective tissue matrix.
Improves moisturising capacity of the skin by increasing the hyaluronic acid content.
Accelerates the absorption of bruises.
Reduces swelling and inflammation.
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Dissolves bruises up to 50% faster
It’s a fact that women bruise more easily than men. Plastic surgeons are aware of the excellent results achieved with Hirudoid in bruising and swelling and recommend it for their patients after surgery. Studies have proven that Hirudoid can reduce the healing time of a bruise by up to 50% and is also effective for treating the swelling.
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