Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
Thrombin topical is used to help control minor bleeding and oozing during surgery.
Thrombin is a protein that is produced naturally in the body. Recothrom® is a man-made protein produced to replicate the naturally occurring thrombin in the body. It is used to stop bleeding by helping the blood to clot.
This medicine is to be given only by or under the supervision of your doctor.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2023
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