- Article
- Source: Campus Sanofi
- 23 Oct 2023
Clexane (enoxaparin) administration, devices and doses
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![Clexane logo](https://pro.campus.sanofi/.imaging/mte/portal/3840/dam/Portal/UK/Articles/Clexane_hero.png/jcr:content/Clexane_hero.png)
Dosing & administration
Clexane® is an anticoagulant of the low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) class, derived from natural porcine heparin, to treat thrombosis.1
How to use the ERIS Clexane device
How to use the PREVENTIS Clexane device
Devices
Clexane is available in two different devices as seen below. There are several different doses of Clexane, so the syringes may look slightly different from the ones shown here.
ERIS
![](https://pro.campus.sanofi/.imaging/mte/portal/3840/dam/Portal/UK/Articles/eris_horizontal.png2/jcr:content/eris_horizontal.png)
Automatic release of the safety mechanism when the plunger is fully depressed. Needle completely covered by the protection cap immediately after the injection.
PREVENTIS
![](https://pro.campus.sanofi/.imaging/mte/portal/3840/dam/Portal/UK/Articles/preventis_horizontal_40mg.png2/jcr:content/preventis_horizontal_40mg.png)
Release of the safety mechanism when the plunger is depressed after the injection. An audible “click” confirms the activation of the safety mechanism.
Clear identification of different doses
![](https://pro.campus.sanofi/.imaging/mte/portal/3840/dam/Portal/UK/Articles/Clexane-syringes.png0/jcr:content/Clexane-syringes.png)
![Clexane-syringe-packs](https://pro.campus.sanofi/.imaging/mte/portal/3840/dam/Portal/UK/Articles/Clexane-syringe-packs.png0/jcr:content/Clexane-syringe-packs.png)
PREVENTIS device syringes and outer packs
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References
- Sanofi. Clexane Patient Information Leaflet, March 2022.
MAT-XU-2204399 (v4.0) Date of Preparation: October 2023