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heparin calcium · Medicine question

Does heparin calcium cross the placenta or pass into breast milk?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Heparin calcium does not cross the placenta or appear in breast milk.

Sources for this answer

Heparin calcium 25,000 I.U./ml Solution for injection or concentrate for solution for infusion (PL 29831/0104)Wockhardt UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 6Document updated 8 October 2018

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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