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The Leo Laboratories Limited heparin sodium 1,000 IU/ml injection product should be avoided during pregnancy because it contains the preservative benzyl alcohol, which may cross the placenta; if use is essential, the specified pregnancy dosage recommendations should be followed.
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- Heparin (Mucous ) Injection BP 1,000 IULeo Laboratories Limited · emc · SmPC §4.2 Posology and method of administration · Version 10Document updated
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