Thrombophob Ointment is a combination of two medicines used to treat superficial thrombophlebitis (inflammation or swelling of a vein due to a blood clot). It helps to relieve pain and inflammation by speeding up the healing process.

Thrombophob Ointment is also used to treat bruises and hematoma (collection of blood under the skin). It speeds up the dissolution of the blood clot, decreasing the pain and swelling. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. This medicine is for external use only. The affected area must be clean and dry before applying this medicine. Make sure to wash your hands before and after applying this medicine.

Thrombophob Ointment is generally safe to use with minimal or no side effects. However, slight irritation, burning sensation or redness may be experienced after applying this medicine over the affected area. This is usually temporary and resolves on its own. Please consult your doctor if it does not subside or persists for a longer duration. Avoid contact of this medicine with broken skin. If you get it in your eyes, mouth or broken skin, rinse thoroughly with plenty of water.

Uses of Thrombophob Ointment

Treatment of Thrombophlebitis

Benefits of Thrombophob Ointment

In Treatment of Thrombophlebitis

Thrombophlebitis is an inflammatory process in which a blood clot forms and blocks one or more veins, usually in your legs. Thrombophob Ointment is a combination of medicines that is used to treat thrombophlebitis near the surface of your skin. It dissolves the clots and also relieves pain and inflammation by increasing the blood flow. This improves the overall healing process.

Use it as advised by the doctor to get maximum benefit. The condition usually improves on its own in sometime. However, your doctor might recommend applying heat to the painful area, elevating the affected leg, using an over-the-counter painkiller and possibly wearing compression stockings.

Side effects of Thrombophob Ointment

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Thrombophob

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Thrombophob Ointment

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.

How Thrombophob Ointment works

Thrombophob Ointment 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Thrombophob Ointment during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Thrombophob Ointment during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Thrombophob Ointment?

If you miss a dose of Thrombophob Ointment, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Thrombophob Ointment should be used as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
Apply it on the affected area as instructed by your doctor.
Wash your hands properly with soap before and after applying the medicine.
Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth, nose or any mucous membrane and rinse thoroughly in case of accidental contact or seek medical help in case of ingestion.
It makes your skin more sensitive toward sunlight. Apply sunscreen or wear protective clothing while going out.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

BLOOD RELATED

Patient concerns

Blood clot by slipping

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Thrombophob ointment twice a day

Which cream are used for the treatment of skin swelling and thrombosis (clot)???????

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

use thrombophob gel -2-3 times daily

User feedback

Patients taking Thrombophob Ointment

Once A Day

60%

Twice A Day

40%

What are you using Thrombophob Ointment for?

Others

91%

Piles

Anal fissure

Heart attack

Pulmonary emb*

*Pulmonary embolism

How much was the improvement?

Average

40%

Excellent

34%

Poor

26%

What were the side-effects while using Thrombophob Ointment?

No Side Effec*

96%

Rectal pain

Burning sensa*

Application s*

*No Side Effect, Burning sensation, Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How do you take Thrombophob Ointment?

With or witho*

79%

With food

18%

Empty stomach

*With or without food

Please rate Thrombophob Ointment on price

Average

55%

Expensive

29%

Not Expensive

15%

FAQs

Q. What conditions does Thrombophob Ointment treat?

Thrombophob 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, Thrombophob Ointment penetrates the skin to help reduce inflammation and pain, and aid faster healing.

Q. Can Thrombophob Ointment be stopped when my symptoms are relieved?

Thrombophob Ointment is usually used for short term and can be discontinued when the symptoms are relieved. However, Thrombophob Ointment should be continued if the doctor has advised to do so.

Q. What are the precautions I need to follow while using Thrombophob Ointment?

It is important to know that Thrombophob Ointment 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.

Q. What is the storage condition for the Thrombophob Ointment?

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.

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References

Fox KA, White HD, Gersh BJ, et al. Antithrombotic Agents: Platelete Inhibitors, Acute Anticoagulants, Fibrinolytics, and Chronic Anticoagulants. In: Opie LH, Gersh BJ, editors. Drugs for the Heart. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Elsevier Saunders; 2013. pp. 332-397.
Majerus PW, Tollefsen DM. Blood Coagulation and Anticoagulant, Thrombolytic, and Antiplatelete Drugs. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1467-1488.
Zehnder JL. Drugs Used in Disorders of Coagulation. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 587-603.

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Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: July, 2024

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