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Medicines heparinoidQuestion & answer

heparinoid · Medicine question

Is heparinoid the same as injectable heparin?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. It is a heparin-like substance for local application to the skin, not an injectable anticoagulant.

Sources for this answer

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

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