2. What should I know before I am given HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION?
You should not be given HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION if you have ever had an allergic
reaction to HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION or any of the ingredients listed at the end
of the CMI.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Some medicines may interfere with HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION and affect how it works.
4. How is HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION given?
HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION is put into an injection device that is positioned in
the arm and which is injected into the vein. This will help to prevent blood clots
from forming and blocking the device. HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION must only be given
by a doctor or nurse.
5. What should I know while I am being given HEPARINISED SALINE?
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Things you should do
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Remind any doctor, dentist or pharmacist that you have recently been given HEPARINISED
SALINE INJECTION.
If you need medical, dental or surgical procedures in the next few weeks after you
leave hospital, tell your doctor, dentist, anaesthetist or pharmacist that you have
recently been given HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION, as it may affect other medicines
being used.
If you are about to have any blood tests, tell your doctor that you have recently
been given HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION.
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Driving or using machines
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HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION does not affect the ability to drive or use machines.
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Drinking alcohol
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If you drink heavily, you have a greater risk of bleeding associated with HEPARINISED
SALINE INJECTION compared to moderate drinkers or non-drinkers.
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6. Are there any side effects?
Change in skin colour or pain at injection site, fever/chills, runny nose, watery
eyes, nausea or vomiting, headache, itchy soles of the feet, bleeding or bruising
more easily than normal, hair loss, signs of allergy such as a rash, itching, hives
on the skin, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body, shortness
of breath, wheezing or trouble breathing.
Active ingredient(s):
heparin sodium
Full Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)
This leaflet provides important information about being given HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION.
You should also speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you would like further information
or if you have any concerns or questions about being given HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION.
Where to find information in this leaflet:
1. Why am I being given HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION?
HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION contains the active ingredient heparin sodium.
HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION belongs to a group of medicines known as anticoagulants.
Anticoagulants work by decreasing the clotting ability of your blood and help stop
clots forming in the blood vessels.
Anticoagulants are sometimes called "blood thinners", although they do not actually
thin the blood. Heparin will not dissolve blood clots that have already formed, but
it may prevent any clots that have already formed from becoming larger and causing
serious problems.
HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION is used to prevent the blocking of injection equipment
often caused by blood clots.
2. What should I know before I am given HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION?
Warnings
You should not be given HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION if:
you are allergic to heparin sodium, pork products or any of the ingredients listed
at the end of this leaflet.
Always check the ingredients to make sure you can use this medicine.
you have, or may have, a bleeding disease or a problem with your blood vessels
have low blood platelet count
Check with your doctor if you:
have, or have had any other medical conditions or procedures, especially the following:
heart problems or high blood pressure
blood disease or bleeding problems
heavy or unusual menstrual periods
medical or dental surgery
stomach ulcers
liver or kidney disease
diabetes
take any medicines for any other condition
During treatment, you may be at risk of developing certain side effects. It is important
you understand these risks and how to monitor for them. See additional information
under Section
6. Are there any side effects?
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Check with your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant.
Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of being given heparin during
pregnancy.
Talk to your doctor if you are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed.
Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of being given heparin whilst
breastfeeding.
Use in children
HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION is not recommended for use in babies up to 4 weeks of
age.
Use in the elderly
HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION should be used with caution in patients aged 60 years
and above, as they may be at an increased risk of bleeding complications.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including
any medicines, vitamins or supplements that you buy without a prescription from your
pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.
Some medicines may interfere with HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION and affect how it works.
These include:
pain relieving medicines such as aspirin and ibuprofen
medicines for heart conditions such as digoxin, nitroglycerine, dipyridamole and epoprostenol
antibiotics such as tetracycline, cephamandole and penicillins
medicines for rheumatoid arthritis such as hydroxychloroquine
anti-inflammatory medicines such as indomethacin and phenobutazone
medicines for hay fever such as antihistamines
nicotine
anticlotting medicines such as aprotinin and warfarin
medicines that reverse the effects of certain blood thinners (apixaban, rivaroxaban)
such as andexanet alfa
medicines which cause increased volume of urine such as spironolactone, triamterene
and amiloride
potassium supplements such as potassium containing salt substitutes
medicines for treating gout such as probenecid
medicines for reducing swelling of the body such as ethacrynic acid
medicines for cancer treatment such as cytostatic drugs and asparaginase
medicines used for epilepsy (seizures) such as valproic acid
medicines used for thyroid problems such as propylthiouracil
substances used to enhance the contrast of structures or fluids within the body in
medical imaging
corticosteroids
insulin
alprostadil, a medicine given before surgery to infants with congenital heart defects
and to treat erectile dysfunction
protamine sulphate, a heparin antidote.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure about what medicines, vitamins
or supplements you are taking and if these affect HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION.
4. How is HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION given?
How much you will be given
Your doctor will decide how much HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION is needed.
How it is given
HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION is put into an injection device for injection into a
vein. This will help to prevent blood clots from forming and blocking the device.
HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION must only be given by a doctor or nurse.
If you are given too much HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION
As HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION is being given to you in hospital, under the close
supervision of your doctor, it is very unlikely that you will receive too much. Your
condition will also be carefully monitored following administration.
Tell your doctor or nurse immediately if you are concerned that you may have been
given too much HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION.
The usual sign of overdosage is bleeding or haemorrhage. Nosebleeds, blood in urine/wee
or tarry looking poo/stools may be noted as the first sign of bleeding. Easy bruising
or pinpoint spots on the skin may precede heavier bleeding.
Your doctor has information on how to recognise and treat an overdose. Ask your doctor
if you have any concerns.
5. What should I know while I am being given HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION?
Things you should do
Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and be sure to keep all medical appointments.
If you need medical, dental or surgical procedures in the next few weeks after you
leave hospital, tell your doctor, dentist, anaesthetist or pharmacist that you have
recently been given HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION, as it may affect other medicines
being used.
Tell your doctor if you notice any unusual bleeding, such as nose bleeds, bleeding
gums after brushing your teeth, heavier than normal menstrual bleeding, excessive
bleeding at the injection site, blood in your wee/poo, or from any open wounds or
have unusual stomach pain.
If you are about to have any blood tests, tell your doctor that you have recently
been given HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION.
Remind any doctor, dentist or pharmacist that you visit that you have recently been
given HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION.
Driving or using machines
HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION does not affect the ability to drive or use machines.
Drinking alcohol
Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol.
If you drink heavily, you have a greater risk of bleeding associated with HEPARINISED
SALINE INJECTION compared to moderate drinkers or non-drinkers.
Looking after your medicine
HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION will be stored in the pharmacy or on the ward under the
correct conditions.
6. Are there any side effects?
All medicines can have side effects. If you do experience any side effects, most of
them are minor and temporary. However, some side effects may need medical attention.
See the information below and, if you need to, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you
have any further questions about side effects.
Side effects
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice anything else that may be making you
feel unwell.
Other side effects not listed here may occur in some people.
Reporting side effects
After you have received medical advice for any side effects you experience, you can
report side effects to the Therapeutic Goods Administration online at
www.tga.gov.au/safety/reporting-problems . By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of
this medicine.
Always make sure you speak to your doctor or pharmacist before you decide to stop
taking any of your medicines.
7. Product details
This medicine is only available with a doctor's prescription.
What HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION contains
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Active ingredient
(main ingredient)
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heparin sodium (from pig intestines)
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Other ingredients
(inactive ingredients)
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hydrochloric acid
sodium hydroxide
sodium chloride
water for injections
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Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of these ingredients.
HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION does not contain lactose, sucrose, gluten, tartrazine,
other azo dyes, or preservatives.
What HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION looks like
HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION is a clear, colourless solution in a plastic ampoule.
50 IU / 5 mL: AUST R 66684
Who distributes HEPARINISED SALINE INJECTION
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Sydney NSW
Toll Free Number: 1800 675 229
This leaflet was prepared in November 2025.