Thrombin, topical (Thrombin-JMI)
thrombin, topical · surgical · bovine-derived
The finding
BEEF
Thrombin-JMI is made from cow blood plasma (bovine). This is the medicine itself. Surgeons use it on the surface of tissue to help stop bleeding during an operation.
This is used by a surgeon during an operation; it is their decision. Bring the source question to a scholar you trust.
We tell you the source. Your scholar decides what's permissible, and your doctor and pharmacist decide your care.
What this means
Thrombin helps stop bleeding at the surface of tissue. Recothrom is a recombinant human thrombin made in cell culture; it is a different medicine. Other surgical hemostats and sealants also use animal-derived components; ask your surgical team what is planned for your operation. Talk to your doctor about your treatment.
What to do
- This is used during surgery, not taken at home; you do not manage it yourself.
- If the source matters to you, tell your surgeon before an operation and ask them to note it.
- Bring this to a scholar you trust.
SourceFDA label · active ingredient
Label datedMarch 2026
Pharmacist reviewAugust 2026
A fact about the active ingredient, from the FDA label. Content has been reviewed by a licensed pharmacist.