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Heparin

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How to use Heparin

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Brands around the world

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 B4-7696NAFDACBd Vacutainer Lithium Heparin Plus Blood Collection Tube (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

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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.