Drug name: Lioton

Active Ingredients:

• Heparin sodium

Therapeutic effects of Lioton: Heparin is the active ingredient found in Lioton gel. The medication has anti-inflammatory, anti edemic and anti-proliferative effects when is used. When it forms a bond with antitrombin III, it can disrupt the functioning of thrombin and lower the accumulation of platelets. Lioton can also reduce the effects of hyaluronan and intensify blood fibrinolytic properties.

Indications: Lioton gel is used for the following conditions:

• Phlebothrombosis
• Problems arising in the veins after surgery
• Edemas and localized infiltrations
• Superficial adhesive phlebitis
• Injuries of the tendons and muscle tissues
• Hypodermic haematoma

Precautions and Restrictions: Avoid applying Lioton gel under the below mentioned circumstances:

• If you are increasingly sensitive to the ingredients of this medicine
• Ulcerative-necrotic process
• If you have any open wounds
• Bleeding tendency
• Thrombocytopenia

Side effects of Lioton Gel: Side-effects related to this medication can manifest differently in every individual. The mere inclusion of a side effects in the list does not guarantee that everyone using Lioton medicine will experience it. The most common side effects, that users of this medicine may experience are skin allergic reactions which may range from rash, itching and hives.

After effects listed above are not absolute in nature. They may not include all side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. To obtain more information on probable risks of usage of Lioton, please read the information provided or discuss matters with your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions: If you are going to start using Lioton gel, then make sure to inform your doctor about your present medications and any other type of herbal medicines that you may be consuming. It is best to consult your doctor about whether the combination of drugs is safe. Do not use Lioton gel with:

• NSAIDs
• Antibiotics such as Tetracyclines
• Antihistamines

Additional Information: Do not give medicines to any individual without proper prescription or prior recommendation of a qualified health care professional. Do not use this drug for other medical conditions that are not being specifically treated. Keep this product and other treatment paraphernalia such as syringes and needles away from children's reach. Do not recycle needles, syringes, or other materials used for your own safety.