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Medicines heparinoidQuestion & answer

heparinoid · Medicine question

Can children use it?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

The answer

Answer

The selected products must not be used in children under 5 years.

Sources for this answer

Hirudoid Gelemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 8
Hirudoid Creamemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 7

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