Heparin: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Brands

How to use Heparin

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Products with Heparin as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.

Registered products

United States (FDA)

Heparin Sodium In DextroseHEPARIN SODIUM 10000 [USP'U]/100mL, DEXTROSE MONOHYDRATE 5 g/100mL · Injection · B. Braun Medical Inc.

NDC 0264-9587Label

Heparin SodiumHEPARIN SODIUM 5 kg/5kg · Powder · Hebei Changshan Biochemical Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

NDC 28955-001Label

Heparin SodiumHEPARIN SODIUM 1000 [USP'U]/mL · Injection, Solution · Medical Purchasing Solutions, LLC

NDC 71872-7365Label

DefencathTAUROLIDINE 40.5 mg/3mL, HEPARIN 3000 [USP'U]/3mL · Solution · CorMedix Inc.

NDC 72990-103Label

Crude HeparinHEPARIN SODIUM 1 kg/kg · Powder · ANIMEX FOODS SP Z O O ODDZIAL W STARACHOWICACH

NDC 72666-2022Label

Nigeria (NAFDAC)

NAFDACMenaven Gel B4-7696 NAFDACTube de prélèvement sanguin Bd Vacutainer Lithium Heparin Plus (4 ml) 03-6287

Other countries: check your pack's registration number and we point you to your regulator.

Safety alerts and recalls

Heparin (Heparin Sodium in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection), 2,000 units per 1,000 mL (2 units/mL), 1000 mL Sterile Single Dose Container, Rx Only, Baxter USA, NDC 0338-0433-04U.S. FDA Class I

1 Aug 2024 · Baxter Healthcare Corporation · OngoingMicrobial Contamination of Sterile Products; out of limit results obtained for endotoxin testing.

Neonatal TPN Starter Bag, Amino Acids (trophamine) 3.5%/Dextrose 10% with HEPARIN, IV Bag, total volume = 250mL, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rdU.S. FDA Class II

17 Aug 2023 · Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc. · TerminatedLack of Assurance of Sterility:Lack of validation data for sanitization cycles

heparin added to 0.9% sodium chloride, 2500 units/500mL (5 units/mL), IV Bag, Rx only, Cental Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 721U.S. FDA Class II

17 Aug 2023 · Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc. · TerminatedLack of Assurance of Sterility:Lack of validation data for sanitization cycles

Neonatal TPN Starter Bag, Amino Acids (trophamine) 3%/Dextrose 10% with **low calcium** and HEPARIN, IV Bag, total volume = 250mL, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, IncU.S. FDA Class II

17 Aug 2023 · Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc. · TerminatedLack of Assurance of Sterility:Lack of validation data for sanitization cycles

A recall usually affects certain batches only. Compare the lot number on your pack.

Check your pack of Heparin

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Questions about Heparin

Do I need a prescription for Heparin?

Rules differ by country. Ask a pharmacist where you live.

What brands contain Heparin?

Heparin is sold under names such as Defencath. Brand names differ between countries.

How can I check that my Heparin is genuine?

Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.