12 best remedies for bruises and hematomas

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

The appearance of hematomas (bruises) is almost inevitable. No one at any age is immune from them. Bleeding under the skin can occur as a result of a bruise, cut, or drug injection. Bruises cause both physical and psychological discomfort, since they significantly spoil the appearance. But getting rid of them in a matter of days is real, if you use a suitable tool.

Most often, they are available in the form of gels, ointments, creams or powders, from which a suspension is prepared for external use. Such products are produced by both imported and domestic manufacturers. Everyone can choose the right one for themselves, which would fit into their budget. Our experts have conducted research and offer a ranking of the best remedies for bruises and bruises.

Rating of the best remedies for bruises and bruises

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best imported remedies for bruises and hematomas	1	Lyoton 1000	310 RUB
	2	Dolobene	225 RUB
	3	Arnigel	130 RUB
	4	Heparoid Zentiva	214 r
	5	Troxevasin Neo	251 r
	6	Indovazin	225 RUB
The best Russian remedies for bruises and hematomas	1	Lavenum	190 RUB
	2	Heparin ointment	RUB 97
	3	Trombless plus	266 r
	4	Venolife	RUB 319
	5	Badiaga	RUB 66
	6	Cream-balm Ambulance	RUB 80

The best imported remedies for bruises and hematomas

To combat hematomas, foreign manufacturers recommend using agents based on heparin (direct-acting anticoagulant) and troxerutin (angioprotective agent).

Lyoton 1000

Rating: 4.9

The first place in the rating is taken by the Italian drug Lioton 1000. The active ingredient is sodium heparin 100,000 IU. It contains neroli and lavender oil as auxiliary components, which provides the gel with a pleasant smell. Its consistency is viscous, and it itself is transparent, yellowish.

Lyoton 1000 is used to get rid of bruises from the age of 18. It is suitable for the treatment of pregnant and lactating women, since it does not penetrate the placental barrier or into breast milk. A small amount of gel (3-10 cm) is applied up to 3 times a day in a thin layer on the skin, and then gently rubbed. With hematomas, treatment is continued until they disappear completely.

According to reviews, Lyoton 1000 acts very quickly. You can get rid of a decent bruise in 4 days. Our experts included this gel in the rating because it contains a high concentration of heparin, which ensures a fast action of the drug. Lyoton 100 is well tolerated, practically does not cause undesirable side reactions, except for possible hypersensitivity (redness, itching).

Advantages

• high concentration of heparin;
• quick relief from bruises;
• can be used by pregnant women;
• minimum possible side effects.

disadvantages

• when it gets into open wounds, it increases capillary bleeding.

Dolobene

Rating: 4.8

The second place in the rating is occupied by the German gel Dolobene. Along with heparin (50,000 IU), it contains dexpanthenol and dimethyl sulfoxide. Thanks to this, Dolobene not only solves the problem of hematomas, but also helps with inflammation of soft tissues, muscles, tendons, as well as with other pathologies. The gel is transparent with a slight smell of alcohol and herbs.

It is allowed to use this remedy to treat adults, as well as children over 5 years old. Apply a thin layer of gel to the hematoma up to 4 times a day. The area of ​​application of Dolobene should not be covered with other medicines or cosmetics. The mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, mouth or open wounds must be protected from this agent.

Those who have successfully got rid of hematomas with the help of Dolobene note that the gel is easy to apply, does not stick to hands, does not cause discomfort in the area of ​​application. The remedy deserves to be in the rating of the best, as it quickly eliminates bruises and painful sensations. At the same time, the gel is consumed economically and does not cause inconvenience during use.

Advantages

• quickly eliminates hematomas;
• relieves pain;
• does not stick, does not leave marks on clothes;
• economically consumed.

disadvantages

• unreliable tube.

Arnigel

Rating: 4.7

The French homeopathic gel Arnigel took the third position in the ranking. The main active ingredient of this remedy is arnica montana. The drug is used to treat bruises, bruises, muscle pain associated with excessive physical activity. Yellow gel with a specific odor.

Arnigel is used to treat adults and children who are already 1 year old. A small pea of ​​gel is squeezed out and evenly applied with a thin layer on the skin of pathological foci, and then gently rubbed until completely absorbed. The procedure is performed 1-2 times a day until the hematomas disappear completely.

Reviews about this tool are mostly positive. Those who suffer from hematomas note that the gel successfully copes with its task. On the second day after application, bruises become less noticeable and less painful. Arnigel was in the ranking of the best, because it has a natural composition, is suitable for treating young children, and does not cause side effects.

Advantages

• natural composition;
• relieves bruises in a short time;
• suitable for children over 1 year old.

disadvantages

• may cause dry skin (contains alcohol).

Heparoid Zentiva

Rated: 4.76

The fourth place in the ranking is occupied by the Czech Geparoid Zentiva ointment. Each tube (30 g) contains 0.06 g of heparinoid. In the area of ​​the pathological focus, it reduces blood clotting, enhances the process of resorption of hematoma, reduces the formation of edema, and also has an anti-inflammatory effect.

The ointment is applied in a thin layer (1 mm) on and around the bruise three times a day with an interval of 4-5 hours. The product is gently rubbed in until completely absorbed. If the hematoma is extensive, an impenetrable bandage is placed on the surface treated with the ointment. It is advisable to do this at night. The drug is intended for use in adults and children, starting from infancy.

According to reviews, Heparoid does not act as quickly as Lyoton 1000, but still quite effectively relieves hematomas. The product is ranked among the best, as its organic heparinoid accelerates the absorption of hematomas, reduces the formation of edema and relieves inflammation. During medical manipulations, Geparoid does not cause discomfort, it is quickly absorbed.

Advantages

• suitable even for babies;
• accelerates the resorption of hematomas;
• the ointment is well absorbed, leaves no residue.

disadvantages

• when used in the last trimester increases the risk of bleeding during childbirth.

Troxevasin Neo

Rating: 4.5

Bulgarian gel Troxevasin Neo took the fifth place in the ranking. It contains 3 active ingredients: troxerutin, dexpanthenol, sodium heparin. When applied topically, the active ingredients are quickly absorbed by the skin. It is a transparent or almost transparent gel. It is yellowish or greenish-yellow in color.

Troxevasin Neo is suitable for the treatment of adults over 18 years of age. The gel is applied in a thin layer to the pathological focus in the morning and evening. The product is rubbed evenly over the skin. Complete absorption is achieved with light massage movements. The manufacturer insists that the drug should not get on wounds or mucous membranes.

In the reviews, victims of hematomas note that Troxevasin Neo acts quite quickly. After 3-4 days, not a trace of bruises remains. Our experts included this remedy in the rating of the best, because it contains a sufficient amount of sodium heparin, and dexpanthenol improves its absorption, so a positive result is not long in coming.

Advantages

• combined composition;
• without smell;
• well absorbed;
• quickly relieves of hematomas.

disadvantages

• approved for use only from the age of 18.

Indovazin

Rating: 4.4

Closes the rating of the best imported remedies for bruising gel Indovazin. This is a combination medicinal product containing troxerutin and indomethacin. When applied to the skin, the agent relieves inflammation, relieves pain, lowers the temperature.

The gel is applied in strips of 4-5 cm 3-4 times a day. The drug layer should be thin. It is gently rubbed into the skin. The total application of the product per day should not exceed 20 cm. The average duration of treatment is 10 days, but hematomas usually resolve faster. In children's practice, it has been used since the age of 14. And for the treatment of pregnant women, the drug is contraindicated, since it contains NSAIDs.

Reviews about Indovazin are mostly positive. Despite the fact that its direct purpose is not associated with the treatment of hematomas and bruises, it has proven itself well from this side. The tool is effective, therefore it was included in the rating, but those who used it note that the gel is poorly absorbed and sticks for a long time, so manipulation with it is not particularly pleasant.

Advantages

• eliminates hematomas, pain, inflammation;
• has an affordable price;
• drug tolerance is usually good.

disadvantages

• poorly absorbed and sticky.

The best Russian remedies for bruises and hematomas

Russian manufacturers are also not lagging behind and produce a variety of products that allow you to get rid of bruises and bruises in a matter of days.

Lavenum

Rating: 4.9

The first place in the rating was given to the domestic analogue of Lioton 1000 – Lavenum. The active ingredient, sodium heparin, is contained in them in the same concentration. Only the auxiliary components differ. The product has a pleasant smell, non-sticky, quickly absorbed consistency. Lavenum quickly solves the problem of subcutaneous hematomas.

For all indications, the gel is applied in a thin layer to the affected area. If the area of ​​the hematoma is 3-5 cm in diameter, then take the same strip of gel, and then gently rub it into the skin. The remedy is used up to 3 times a day until the bruise completely disappears. On average, this takes 3-4 days. In pediatric practice, Lavenum is not used because there is no proper medical experience in its use.

According to reviews, Lavenum copes with hematomas no worse than Lyoton, but at the same time has a more attractive cost. Our experts included this remedy in the rating of the best, since it improves local blood circulation, activates tissue metabolism, which helps accelerate the resorption of hematomas and reduce tissue swelling.

Advantages

• increased concentration of heparin;
• fast action;
• affordable price.

disadvantages

• parabens in the composition.

Heparin ointment

Rating: 4.8

Nizhpharm produces Heparin Ointment, which takes the second position in the rating. It contains 3 active ingredients: sodium heparin, benzocaine, benzyl nicotinate. This remedy has many uses and is often used to resolve large hematomas. The ointment is thick and white in color. It is absorbed very well.

Heparin ointment is used to treat adults and young patients who are more than 1 year old. The agent is applied in a thin layer on the affected area (at the rate of 2-4 cm of the agent for the pathological focus of 3-5 cm) and gently rubbed into the skin. The ointment is applied 2-3 times a day until there is no trace of a bruise.

Reviews of Heparin ointment are extremely positive. Victims of hematomas successfully cope with them thanks to this remedy in a matter of days. Heparin ointment is deservedly in the ranking, since it has an effective composition and can be used even for young children (from 1 year old). It is well tolerated and rarely causes local reactions in the form of skin redness, decreased sensitivity in the area of ​​application.

Advantages

• effective composition;
• absorbs quickly;
• large bruises disappear in 3-4 days.

disadvantages

• storage temperature not higher than 20 ° C.

Trombless plus

Rating: 4.7

Nizhpharm also produces an equally effective gel – Trombless Plus. It is in the third position of the rating. The product contains the following components: sodium heparin, troxerutin, dexpanthenol, benzocaine. Trombless effectively copes with subcutaneous hematomas. By consistency, it is a translucent gel with a faint, but rather specific smell.

In case of subcutaneous hematomas, it is recommended to apply Trombless plus to the affected area 2-3 times a day until the normal state of the damaged tissues is completely restored. This remedy is used only for adults from 18 years of age.

Trombless Plus is usually praised in reviews. Many people like the slight cooling effect after application, pain relief and resorption of hematomas. This remedy is deservedly in the rating of the best, because it has a well-thought-out composition that allows you to very quickly get rid of large bruises. Trombless plus rarely causes adverse reactions and they are usually associated with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Advantages

• effective, combined composition;
• pleasant cooling effect;
• not sticky;
• quickly relieves bruises.

disadvantages

• allergic reactions are possible.

Venolife

Rating: 4.6

Structural analogue of Troxevasin Neo – Venolaife from the Russian pharmaceutical company Akrikhin occupies the fourth position in the rating. The product contains heparin, dexpanthenol and troxerutin. It is a transparent or almost transparent gel of light yellow color with a specific odor. It is widely used for soft tissue injuries: hematomas, dislocations, sprains.

Venolife is applied in a thin layer to the affected area 2-3 times a day. Achieve complete absorption of the product, rubbing it with light massage movements. With the help of Venolife, it is usually possible to get rid of serious hematomas in 3-5 days. Unlike Troxevasin Neo, the domestic manufacturer allows the use of Venolife from 1 year.

According to reviews, Venolife does a good job with bruising, but it absorbs rather poorly, leaving a sticky film. And yet this remedy is in the ranking of the best, because it has a successful combination of active substances that complement each other and increase the effectiveness of the gel in the fight against hematomas.

Advantages

• good combination of active ingredients;
• successfully eliminates any soft tissue injuries;
• rarely causes side effects.

disadvantages

• leaves a sticky film.

Badiaga

Rating: 4.5

Reka-Farm produces Byadyaga in powder, which is in fifth place in the rating. This remedy is a dried colonies of freshwater sponges (badag). Needle crystals of silica, glued together by a small amount of spongin, form their skeleton. The powder has a specific smell.

For hematomas, the contents of the bag are placed in a bowl. The powder is poured with warm boiled water and stirred until a mushy mass is formed. The diluted product is spread over the skin with a tampon, and then gently rubbed. Wear rubber gloves on your hands. After 10-15 minutes, the gruel is washed off with water. The tool is allowed to be used by adults and children from 12 years old.

In reviews of Badyaga powder, many note that the remedy very quickly relieves bruises, but at the same time, in the process, unpleasant sensations (tingling, burning) cannot be avoided. Our experts nevertheless included Badyaga in the rating of the best, since this natural remedy is time-tested and has an affordable cost.

Advantages

• natural composition;
• fast effect;
• affordable price.

disadvantages

• tingling and burning after application.

Cream-balm Ambulance

Rating: 4.4

KorolevPharm produces an ambulance cream-balm, which closes the rating of the best products. It contains a large number of medicinal plants and extracts that are actively used in folk medicine to repair soft tissue damage. And due to a special system of microcapsules, the components quickly penetrate deep into damaged tissues and have an effective therapeutic effect.

Cream-balm white, dense and oily. The smell is light, cosmetic, but it is felt on the skin for a long time. It is applied to pathological foci without difficulty. It is absorbed rather slowly, but when it happens completely, it does not leave an oily sheen. This remedy resolves bruises in 3-4 days.

Reviews of the ambulance balsam are mostly positive. It is praised for its efficiency and low consumption. In the process of use, the agent does not cause discomfort and does not cause unwanted side reactions. The tube containing the cream is also convenient. From it you can easily extract the required amount of healing balm.

Advantages

• multicomponent, natural composition;
• comfortable tube;
• economical consumption;
• quickly dissolves bruises.

disadvantages

• allergic reactions are possible.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.