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Who can and cannot use heparinoid - Brand name: Hirudoid

Who can use heparinoid

Most adults and children aged 5 years and over can use heparinoid.

Who may not be able to use heparinoid

Heparinoid is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell a pharmacist or doctor before using it if you:

  • have ever had an allergic reaction to heparinoid or any other medicine
  • have ever had an allergic reaction to parabens (heparinoid cream contains propyl parahydroxybenzoate and methyl parahydroxybenzoate as preservatives) or any of the other ingredients in heparinoid cream or gel - check the list of the ingredients on the packaging or leaflet inside

Page last reviewed: 9 August 2022
Next review due: 9 August 2025