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Medicines heparinoidQuestion & answer

heparinoid · Medicine question

What strength of heparinoid does Hirudoid Cream contain?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Hirudoid Cream contains heparinoid 0.3% w/w, equivalent to 25,000 units per 100 g of cream.

Sources for this answer

Hirudoid CreamThornton & Ross Ltd · emc · SmPC §2 Qualitative and quantitative composition · Version 7Document updated 28 November 2023

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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