Lioton 1000 Gel – Heparin Gel for Varicose Veins & Bruises 50g/100g

What is Lioton 1000 Gel? Heparin Sodium Gel for Venous Insufficiency, Bruises and Varicose Veins

Lioton 1000 Gel contains the active substance heparin sodium, a direct-acting anticoagulant that belongs to the group of medium-molecular heparins. Its unique gel formula with a high concentration of heparin ensures effective penetration of the active substance through the skin. Lioton 1000 Gel improves microcirculation and quickly brings relief precisely at the site of the ailment, reducing symptoms of venous insufficiency in the legs such as heaviness, tiredness, and swelling. The use of Lioton 1000 Gel carries a very low risk of side effects.

Lioton 1000 Gel Indications

• Superficial vein diseases: varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency, and related complications (thrombophlebitis, periphlebitis)
• Blunt injuries and bruises of soft tissues
• Subcutaneous haematomas, including those following vein surgery or phlebectomy
• Localised infiltrates and swelling of soft tissues

How Lioton 1000 Works

When applied externally, heparin sodium has a local antithrombotic, decongestant, and anti-inflammatory effect. It improves blood microcirculation and activates tissue metabolism, accelerating haematological resorption, preventing blood clots, and reducing tissue swelling. For external use, only a small amount of heparin enters the systemic circulation, without causing changes in blood coagulation parameters. It does not cross the placental barrier.

Contraindications

Do not use Lioton 1000 Gel if you have:

• Known increased sensitivity to any component of the gel
• Ulcerative necrotic changes in the skin at the intended application site
• Traumatised skin
• Decreased blood coagulation or thrombocytopenia

Do not use for bleeding, the presence of purulent processes, or apply to open wounds or mucous membranes (to avoid systemic resorption). Use with great care in haemorrhagic conditions.

Drug Interactions

Do not mix with other drugs for external use. Lioton 1000 Gel is not to be prescribed topically simultaneously with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, tetracyclines, or antihistamines.

Lioton 1000 Gel Dosage

For external use, apply a small amount of gel (3–10 cm) onto the skin and gently rub in. Repeat 1–3 times a day, applying a thin layer.

• Injuries and bruises (haematoma, infiltrate, soft tissue oedema): Apply until symptoms disappear
• Initial symptoms of venous insufficiency (heaviness, leg pain, venous oedema): Apply for 1–3 weeks, depending on severity
• Chronic venous insufficiency, including varicose veins and superficial thrombophlebitis: Apply for 4–6 weeks, depending on severity; further treatment to be determined by a doctor

Side Effects

Skin allergic reactions and hyperaemia of the skin have been reported.

Composition

Active ingredient: Heparin sodium. Excipients: methyl parahydroxybenzoate, propyl parahydroxybenzoate, carbomer 940, ethanol 96%, neroli oil, lavender oil, triethanolamine (trolamine), purified water.

Overdose

An overdose is unlikely due to the low absorption of the gel components.