Topical heparin analogue
Heparinoid
Brand names: Hirudoid
Adult dose
Dose: Apply BD–QDS to affected area
Route: Topical
Frequency: BD-QDS
Clinical pearls
- Bruising, superficial thrombophlebitis, haematoma; weak evidence base
Contraindications
- Broken skin
- Hypersensitivity
Side effects
- Local irritation
- Erythema
Reference: BNF; https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/heparinoid/. Verify against your local formulary and the latest BNF before prescribing.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Calculators
Pathways
- Suspicious Pigmented Lesion — Melanoma Pathway · NICE NG14 2015 / BAD
- Cellulitis and Erysipelas · NICE NG141 2019 / CREST
- Psoriasis — Severity Assessment and Step-Up Therapy · NICE NG153 2019 / BAD
- Atopic Eczema — Assessment and Step-Up Therapy · NICE NG95 2023
- Urticaria and Angioedema · BSACI / EAACI Guidelines 2022
- Acne Vulgaris — Grading and Treatment · NICE NG198 2021 / BAD