Heparin ointment during pregnancy is an indispensable tool, because it is during this period that the body is exposed to increased stress, in particular on blood vessels. Given the minimum number of contraindications, the drug is completely harmless to both the expectant mother and the child.
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Can I use heparin ointment during pregnancy?
In accordance with the instructions for use, heparin ointment is used only after consultation with your doctor. This drug is especially in demand from the 30th week. As a rule, a pregnant woman is diagnosed with varicose veins as a result of excessive vascular pressure. Stagnation of blood and severe swelling can cause an acute blockage of a blood vessel by a blood clot.
But also in some cases, heparin ointment is recommended as a prophylactic of possible complications. Often, this medication is used for hemorrhoids, which almost every second pregnant woman encounters. If therapeutic measures are not taken in time, the risk of serious complications increases, the treatment of which will be less safe for the fetus.
The composition of the drug
The composition of this drug includes such components:
- heparin - prevents the formation of blood clots and promotes their resorption, eliminates inflammation of the vascular walls;
- benzocaine - has an analgesic effect, reduces discomfort in case of vascular obstruction;
- benzyl nicotinate - helps to dilate blood vessels and enhances the effects of heparin.
A therapeutic agent containing heparin acts as an anticoagulant of direct action. This is due to its anti-inflammatory and antithrombotic actions.
In what cases I prescribe a drug
The use of this therapeutic medication by women in a position is justified in those situations when a specialist discovers problems with blood vessels (blood clot or trauma).
The main indications in this case include the following violations:
- Thrombophlebitis, the course of which is characterized by a superficial character and the formation of a venous network.
- Inflammation of the hemorrhoidal nodes, causing significant discomfort.
- Phlebitis, which occurs with inflammation of the veins due to mechanical damage.
- Lesions of the external venous nodes.
- With lesions of the lymphatic system.
- With severe swelling as a result of stagnation of blood.
- Subcutaneous hematomas with hemorrhages, traumatic injuries.
- Phlebeurysm.
The attending physician can prescribe this remedy for absolutely any period of pregnancy. However, it is extremely important to consider that in the 3rd trimester, this ointment is prescribed with increased caution. This is because the main component can cause premature birth.
Instructions for use Heparin ointment
According to the instructions, the patient must apply the product in a small layer to the problem area and massage it into the skin with massaging actions. With inflammation of the hemorrhoids, it is required to apply a small amount of the agent to the dressing and apply it every day. However, in some cases, the introduction of a tampon moistened with a medicinal medication into the rectum will be required. Heparin ointment for varicose veins and thrombophlebitis is used three times a day for one week, without using massage. It is additionally recommended to wear elastic bandages. Treatment with hematomas should be started only the next day.
Duration of use
The duration of use of the drug directly depends on individual indicators, the manifestation and severity of the disease. Heparin ointment for hemorrhoids during pregnancy is used, as a rule, for two weeks. With venous inflammation, treatment is indicated for 7-10 days, with edema and swelling from bruises - 10 days. The medical procedures of any pathology must be discussed with a specialist.
Advantages and disadvantages of ointment during pregnancy
The most important advantage of using heparin ointment during pregnancy is its complete safety, lack of toxicity, as well as any negative consequences for the pregnant woman and the fetus. The active compound is not able to pass through the placenta or into the breast milk. The combination of substances in the component composition is aimed at enhancing the actions of each other. Ointment gently affects the object of inflammation, eliminating thrombotic formations and providing analgesic and anticoagulant effects.
The disadvantages of this tool include a fairly wide list of contraindications, as well as the danger of use in the last stages of pregnancy. Heparin lowers the ability of blood to coagulate, which in some cases provokes severe bleeding if there is small bleeding in the intestine. For this reason, a pregnant woman needs to be examined before prescribing the drug.
Side effects and contraindications
Contraindications, in which a complete ban on the use of this ointment is imposed, are the following cases in the expectant mother:
- Present erosion on the skin.
- Blood pathologies, in particular hypercoagulation and bleeding disorders.
- Low serum platelet concentration.
- Increased susceptibility to individual components of the product.
- Necrotic processes in the tissues.
Side effects include the following reactions: inflammatory skin lesions, swelling, itchy discomfort, burning and hives.
Do not forget that before using a therapeutic ointment on an ongoing basis, it should be tested for an allergic reaction of the body. To do this, apply a small amount on the wrist.
