Aparin Cream
Written By Dr. Shreya Gupta, MDS (Oral Pathology & Microbiology), BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:04 AM (IST)
Aparin Cream 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.
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General Information
Contains
Benzyl Nicotinate (0.2% w/w)+ Heparin (0.042% w/w)
Marketer
Leeford Healthcare Ltd
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Product introduction
Aparin Cream 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.
Aparin Cream 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.
Aparin Cream 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 Aparin Cream
- Treatment of Thrombophlebitis
Benefits of Aparin Cream
Treatment of Thrombophlebitis
Thrombophlebitis is an inflammatory process in which a blood clot forms and blocks one or more veins, usually in your legs. Aparin Cream 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.
Thrombophlebitis is an inflammatory process in which a blood clot forms and blocks one or more veins, usually in your legs. Aparin Cream 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 Aparin Cream
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 Aparin
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
How to use Aparin Cream
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 apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
How Aparin Cream works
Aparin Cream is a combination of two medicines: Benzyl Nicotinate and Heparin. Benzyl Nicotinate is a vasodilator and Heparin is an anticoagulant. Together, they work by widening the blood vessels and dissolving/ preventing the formation of blood clots. This increases blood flow to the affected area thereby relieving the associated symptoms.
Quick tips
- Aparin Cream 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.
Safety advice

Alcohol
No interaction found/established

Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Aparin Cream during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding
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Information regarding the use of Aparin Cream during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving
No interaction found/established

Kidney
No interaction found/established

Liver
No interaction found/established

Frequently asked questions
Aparin Cream 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, Aparin Cream penetrates the skin to help reduce inflammation and pain, and aid faster healing.
Aparin Cream is usually used for short term and can be discontinued when the symptoms are relieved. However, Aparin Cream should be continued if the doctor has advised to do so.
It is important to know that Aparin Cream 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.
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.
- Majerus PW, Tollefsen DM. Blood Coagulation and Anticoagulant, Thrombolytic, and Antiplatelete Drugs. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1467-1488.
- Zehnder JL. Drugs Used in Disorders of Coagulation. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 587-603.

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Name: Leeford Healthcare Ltd
Address: Leeford Healthcare Limited , Leo House, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Dugri-Dhandra Road, Near Joseph School , Ludhiana-141116
Address: Leeford Healthcare Limited , Leo House, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Dugri-Dhandra Road, Near Joseph School , Ludhiana-141116
Vendor Details
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Aparin Cream. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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