PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET

Heplok^® heparin sodium This leaflet gives you some helpful information about Heplok. Read the leaflet carefully. Heplok is usually administered by a member of the health care profession. If you are a patient and have questions about this leaflet, ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist. What is Heplok? Heplok is a solution containing 10 units of heparin sodium per ml. The solution also contains sodium chloride and water for injections. Heplok is available in 5 ml ampoules. Who makes Heplok? Heplok is made by Leo Pharmaceutical Products, Ballerup, Denmark. The U.K. Product Licence Holder is Leo Laboratories Limited, Longwick Road, Princes Risborough, Bucks. HP27 9RR. The Irish Product Authorisation Holder is Leo Laboratories Limited, Cashel Road, Dublin 12, Ireland. How does Heplok work? Heplok belongs to a group of medicines called anti-coagulant agents which help to stop the blood from clotting. What is Heplok used for? Heplok is used to keep the injection

tube into veins and arteries clear by preventing the blood from clotting in it. It is not recommended for treatment use. Before Using Heplok When used as recommended the low dose of heparin reaching the blood should have no effects on the body. However, tell your nurse or doctor if you know you are allergic to heparin or if you have any problems. Dosage and Administration For routine use, 1-5 ml containing 10-50 units of heparin should be administered every 4 to 8 hours or as required into the injection tube to veins or arteries. The frequency will depend on the number of blood samples taken or the number of injections given. Heplok is usually administered by a health care professional who would know how much and when to use the solution. Further Information Heplok can be mixed with normal saline. It cannot be mixed in aqueous solutions containing certain substances, e.g. some antibiotics, hydrocortisone, phenothiazines (chlorpromazine, thioridazine, fluphenazine), narcotic analgesics (codeine) and antihistamines (chlorpheniramine). Heplok should be stored below 25°C. It should not be used after the expiry date given on the label. Date Leaflet Last Revised October 1995 Registered Trade Mark