Answer
Both have the same licensed uses. The cream has an emollient base containing lanolin and related ingredients; the gel is alcohol-based and has a cooling feel.
Sources for this answer
- Hirudoid Gel — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- Hirudoid Cream — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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