1.WHAT HIRUDOID GEL IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR 

Hirudoid Gel contains the active substance heparinoid. Hirudoid Gel is a local anti-coagulant preparation which, when applied to the skin, relieves pain and inflammation in addition to promoting healing in superficial thrombophlebitis (inflammation of the veins) and bruising (including haematoma).

 2.WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU USE HIRUDOID GEL

 Do not use Hirudoid Gel: 

 if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to heparinoid or any of the other ingredients of Hirudoid Gel (listed in section 6) 

 if you have broken skin, or on large areas of skin 

 on or near sensitive areas such as the mouth, eyes or ano-genital regions. Hirudoid Gel should NOT be used on   children under the age of 5 years old