Thrombotas 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.

Thrombotas 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.

Thrombotas 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 Thrombotas Ointment

Treatment of Thrombophlebitis

Benefits of Thrombotas 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. Thrombotas 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 Thrombotas 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 Thrombotas

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

How to use Thrombotas 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Thrombotas 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 Thrombotas Ointment?

If you miss a dose of Thrombotas 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Thrombotas Ointment

Thrombotas 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.

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Patient concerns

I have superficial thrombophlebitis in arm. Color doppler shows no DVT. Is it advisable to take ecosprin?

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

u need to consult cardiologist

Having pain in right fore arm with slight swelling and veins stretched. Thrombophlebitis with cellulitis??? Suggest medication plz

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetology

Pls consult a surgeon

what will be the disadvantages of Vericose Veins. I have those on my left leg below knee. My mother also has the same.What should we do?. Please advise us about its side effects in future.

Dr. Satyam S. Bhavsar

Physician

Complications of vericose veins are: Most varicose veins are reasonably benign, but severe varicosities can lead to major complications, due to the poor circulation through the affected limb. Pain, tenderness, heaviness, inability to walk or stand for long hours, thus hindering work Skin conditions / Dermatitis which could predispose skin loss Skin ulcers especially near the ankle, usually referred to as venous ulcers. Development of carcinoma or sarcoma in longstanding venous ulcers. Over 100 reported cases of malignant transformation have been reported at a rate reported as 0.4% to 1%.[7] Severe bleeding from minor trauma, of particular concern in the elderly. Blood clotting within affected veins, termed superficial thrombophlebitis. These are frequently isolated to the superficial veins, but can extend into deep veins, becoming a more serious problem. Acute fat necrosis can occur, especially at the ankle of overweight patients with varicose veins. Females are more frequently affected than males.

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FAQs

Thrombotas Ointment

What conditions does Thrombotas Ointment treat?

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

Can Thrombotas Ointment be stopped when my symptoms are relieved?

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

What are the precautions I need to follow while using Thrombotas Ointment?

It is important to know that Thrombotas 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.

What is the storage condition for the Thrombotas 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.
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