Allantoin+heparin Sodium+allium Cepa Extract
About
Allantoin+heparin Sodium+allium Cepa Extract belongs to the group of medications called ‘dermatological agents' primarily indicated for the management of scars occurring due to surgery, burns, stretch marks, acne, and breast amputations. The scar is a brown or pale pink patch of skin that marks the site where the skin has healed.
Allantoin+heparin Sodium+allium Cepa Extract contains Allantoin, Heparin sodium, and Allium cepa extract. Allantoin is a keratolytic agent that removes dead skin cells. It also has the effect of speeding up wound healing and softening the skin. Heparin sodium is an anti-inflammatory agent that reduces inflammation symptoms. Allium cepa extract prevents infection by killing the microorganisms. As a result, Allantoin+heparin Sodium+allium Cepa Extract effectively inhibits scar tissue growth and softens scar tissue.
Use this medication exactly as prescribed by the doctor. The common side-effects of Allantoin+heparin Sodium+allium Cepa Extract are pruritus, erythema (redness), telangiectasia (visible dilation of blood vessels), and scar atrophy (scar lower than skin surface). These side effects do not necessitate medical treatment and fade away with time. However, if these side effects last for more than a week, you should seek medical help.
It is not recommended to use Allantoin+heparin Sodium+allium Cepa Extract if you are allergic to any of its contents. Allantoin+heparin Sodium+allium Cepa Extract should not be used on open wounds, unhealed wounds, or mucous membranes (eyes, nose, mouth, and genital areas). Pregnant and breastfeeding women should exercise caution when using Allantoin+heparin Sodium+allium Cepa Extract. Allantoin+heparin Sodium+allium Cepa Extract is not recommended for use in children under one year. Allantoin+heparin Sodium+allium Cepa Extract may not interact with alcohol and may not impair your driving ability.
Uses of Allantoin+heparin Sodium+allium Cepa Extract
Medicinal Benefits
Allantoin+heparin Sodium+allium Cepa Extract is used to treat several forms of scars after the wounds have healed. It is appropriate for individuals who have movement-inhibiting, hypertrophic, keloid (thick scars that are higher than the skin's surface and occasionally a different colour than the surrounding skin), visually disfiguring scars as a result of a surgery, amputation, burn, or accident. It is also useful for contractures such as Dupuytren's contracture (persistently bent fingers), traumatic tendon contractures, as well as atrophic scars (scars that are lower or higher than the skin's surface). Allantoin+heparin Sodium+allium Cepa Extract contains Allantoin, Heparin sodium, and Allium cepa extract. Allantoin is a keratolytic agent that removes dead skin cells. It also has the effect of speeding up wound healing and softening the skin. Heparin sodium is an anti-inflammatory agent that reduces inflammation symptoms. Allium cepa extract prevents infection by killing the microorganisms. As a result, Allantoin+heparin Sodium+allium Cepa Extract effectively treats scars.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Allantoin+heparin Sodium+allium Cepa Extract
- Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)
- Erythema (redness)
- Telangiectasia (visible dilation of blood vessels)
- Scar atrophy (scar lower than skin surface)
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not use Allantoin+heparin Sodium+allium Cepa Extract without the doctor's advice if you had a skin reaction or irritation to any medicine. Do not use Allantoin+heparin Sodium+allium Cepa Extract if you are undergoing phototherapy (light therapy). Avoid sunlight, light therapy, sun lamps, tanning beds, intense massage, physical irritants and extreme cold while using Allantoin+heparin Sodium+allium Cepa Extract. Wear protective clothing if you are going outdoors. Do not cover the treated area with a bandage or dressing unless advised by the doctor. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Using Allantoin+heparin Sodium+allium Cepa Extract in children under one year of age is not recommended due to insufficient data. When used in children aged one or older, applying the gel on scar tissue once or twice per day is recommended.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions found or established.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found or established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions found or established.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionAllantoin+heparin Sodium+allium Cepa Extract may not interact with alcohol. However, it is advisable not to take or limit alcohol as a precautionary measure.
Pregnancy
cautionPlease consult the doctor. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionConsult your doctor as there is no substantial research yet on the use of Allantoin+heparin Sodium+allium Cepa Extract in breastfeeding/nursing mothers.
Driving
safe if prescribedAllantoin+heparin Sodium+allium Cepa Extract may not affect your ability to drive.
Liver
safe if prescribedAllantoin+heparin Sodium+allium Cepa Extract is probably safe in patients with liver diseases when prescribed.
Kidney
safe if prescribedAllantoin+heparin Sodium+allium Cepa Extract is probably safe in patients with kidney diseases when prescribed.
Children
cautionIt is not recommended to use Allantoin+heparin Sodium+allium Cepa Extract in children below one year. It should be used with caution in children above one year, so please consult a doctor before using Allantoin+heparin Sodium+allium Cepa Extract for children.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Do not scratch or pick your skin to avoid getting the affected area infected.
- Avoid getting in contact with harsh soaps, detergents and rough fabrics.
- Wear clothes with long sleeves, a hat and sunscreen of high SPF while going outdoors.
- Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps.
Special Advise
Avoid contact of Allantoin+heparin Sodium+allium Cepa Extract with your eyes, nose, or mouth. If contact occurs accidentally, rinse it off with water.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Scars: A scar is a brown or pale pink patch of skin that marks the site where the skin has healed. Scars can develop as a result of burns, wounds, scrapes, acne, amputations, or surgery. Scars are classified into keloid scars, hypertrophic scars, and contractures. Keloid scars are circular, thick, and uneven scars that occur outside the margins of a wound. Hypertrophic scars are similar to keloid scars but form within the wound's margins. Contractures are scars formed when a bigger skin region is injured and destroyed, such as during surgery.
FAQs
Allantoin+heparin Sodium+allium Cepa Extract contains Allantoin, Heparin Sodium, and Allium Cepa extract. Allantoin works by removing dead skin cells, accelerates wound healing and softens the skin. Heparin sodium is an anti-inflammatory agent that reduces inflammation symptoms. Allium cepa extract prevents infection by killing the microorganisms. As a result, Allantoin+heparin Sodium+allium Cepa Extract effectively treats scars.
Scar treatment can take weeks to months. The duration of treatment with Allantoin+heparin Sodium+allium Cepa Extract is based on the extent or size of the scar. Please consult your doctor on the duration of treatment.
Allantoin+heparin Sodium+allium Cepa Extract should not be used on open wounds, unhealed wounds, or mucous membranes (eyes, nose, mouth, and genital areas). While using Allantoin+heparin Sodium+allium Cepa Extract, avoid direct sunlight, light therapy, sun lamps, tanning beds, strong massage, physical irritants, and extremely cold weather.
Before using other skin creams with Allantoin+heparin Sodium+allium Cepa Extract, consult your doctor. If your doctor recommends any skin creams or ointments in addition to Allantoin+heparin Sodium+allium Cepa Extract, you should maintain a gap of at least 30 minutes between Allantoin+heparin Sodium+allium Cepa Extract and other creams.
In case of old hard scars, Allantoin+heparin Sodium+allium Cepa Extract can be applied overnight and covered with a bandage. However, do not cover the treated area with a bandage or dressing unless advised by the doctor.
In rare cases, it may cause hyperpigmentation. It might affect up to 1 user in 100 persons. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns.