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Heparin Sodium Ip + Benzyl Alcohol Ip

An injectable heparin sodium anticoagulant (blood thinner), preserved with benzyl alcohol.

Clinical information

Common uses

treating and preventing vein clots and pulmonary embolism
preventing clots during surgery, dialysis and blood transfusions
clot complications of atrial fibrillation

Common side effects

bleeding
low platelet counts
injection site irritation
allergic-type reactions
raised liver enzymes

Cautions

bleeding can be serious — report unusual bruising or bleeding
heparin-induced low platelets (HIT) can cause dangerous clots
fatal dosing errors reported — strength must be checked carefully
benzyl alcohol preservative can be fatal to newborns and infants

Interactions

drugs that affect platelets (e.g. antiplatelet medicines) — may cause bleeding

Pregnancy: can be used — preservative-free form recommended

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, Heparin Sodium Injection label, setid 9ea0a519-dc7c-42e3-939e-2a7c80eedd25 (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations2

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Beparine	Parenteral ( Injection )	5000IU + 0.95% w/v per ml (25000IU in 5ml)	authorized medicine importers	POM
Heparin Sodium Ip + Benzyl Alcohol Ip	Parenteral ( Injection )	5000IU + 0.95% w/v per ml (25000IU in 5ml)	—	POM