Sterile solution for injection
100 mg/ml
Sterile solution for injection in syringe
80 mg/0.8 ml
Dosage forms
Uses
Dose and duration
Administer by subcutaneous (SC) injection
Prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis
Adult: 20 mg once daily for 7–10 days or until
risk has diminished. Give 2 hours pre-operatively in patients
undergoing surgery (40 mg once daily in orthopaedic surgery,
first dose given 12 hours pre-operatively)
Prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis in medical patients
Adult: 40 mg once daily for 6–14 days
Treatment of deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism
Adult: 1.5 mg/kg once daily for at least 5 days
and until adequate oral anticoagulation is established
Child 2 months–18 years: 1 mg/kg every 12 hours
Child 1–2 months: 1.5 mg/kg every 12 hours
Neonate: 1.5–2 mg/kg every 12 hours
Pregnancy: (see caution)
| Body weight | Dose every 12 hours |
|---|---|
| <50 kg | 40 mg |
| 50–70 kg | 60 mg |
| 70–90 kg | 80 mg |
| >90 kg | 100 mg |