Hirudoid Cream

For bruises, sprains and swelling, treatment of scars and various inflammatory conditions of the veins.


Hirudoid works to speed up the skin’s natural healing process*†1–3

Hirudoid brings science to healing. It contains MPS (mucopolysaccharides), which is similar to the body’s naturally occurring MPS found in the dermis layer of skin.

MPS accelerates healing in the following ways:

  • Accelerates bruise absorption.
  • Dissolves blood clots.
  • Improves blood flow to area. 
  • Reduces swelling and inflammation.
  • Improves tissue regeneration. 
  • Improves skin moisturising capacity.

How to relieve bruising?

Mucopolysaccharides polysulfate (MPS), the main ingredient in the treatment of stasis, is similar to the naturally occurring MPS in the dermis of the skin and can accelerate the healing time of bruises.

Increases blood flow to the affected area and promotes the absorption of hematoma and edema.

Promotes tissue regeneration by increasing collagen and elastin fibers in the connective tissue matrix.

Increases the amount of hyaluronic acid and improves the skin’s ability to retain moisture.

Accelerates the absorption of bruises.

Anti-inflammatory, reduces swelling and inflammation.

Bruise Healing

Multiple actions combine to accelerate bruise healing
50% faster than placebo*1.

  • Accelerates bruise
absorption
  • Dissolves blood clots
  • Improves blood flow to area 
  • Reduces swelling and inflammation

Veins Healing

Anti-inflammatory effect to treat sore veins 
Hirudoid can be used for various inflammatory conditions of the veins under medical supervision.

Spider Veins
Varicose Veins
Superficial
Thrombophlebitis 

Clinically proven to speed up
the natural healing process*†1–4

Frequently Asked Questions

It is best to start using Hirudoid as soon as the injury has occurred.

Apply to the affected area once or twice a day and massage gently into the skin 
until absorbed.

No, there is no limit on how long you can continue to use Hirudoid.

Yes, Hirudoid can be used on children.

There are no known contraindications to the use of Hirudoid.

You can purchase Hirudoid at your local pharmacy.

No. There are specially formulated products e.g. Hemocane that can be used 
for haemorrhoids.

Hirudoid contains MPS (mucopolysaccharides) which is similar to the body’s naturally occurring MPS found in the dermis layer of skin. MPS accelerates the skin’s healing properties.

AVAILABLE AT ALL
LEADING PHARMACIES

ALWAYS READ THE LABEL AND 
FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE

*In a prospective, double-blind, randomised trial of 100 surgical patients, the extent of mean superficial thrombophlebitis clearance with Hirudoid was 86% at Day 2, 59% at Day 3 and 24% at Day 5 vs 135%, 116% and 76% with placebo respectively (p <0.001 at Days 2 and 3); King’s College Hospital Research Trust was the financial sponsor of the research.1
†In one study of 10 healthy volunteers, the time it took for 50% of the bruise to be absorbed was 2.1 days for Hirudoid and 4 days for the inactive cream (p <0.01); Financial sponsor of research unknown.2

References: 1. Mehta PP et al. Br Med J 1975; 3(5984):614–16. 2. Larsson B et al. Thromb Haemost 1985;53(3):343–5. 3. Nath S. London Doctor 1971;2:241. 4. Fateh M. Clin Trials J 1973;10:122–4.