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Medicines sodium tetradecyl sulfateQuestion & answer

sodium tetradecyl sulfate · Medicine question

What is sodium tetradecyl sulfate used for?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

It is injected into uncomplicated varicose, reticular or spider veins of the lower limbs to close the unwanted vein.

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Fibrovein 3%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.2%emc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 3

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