Clexane contains the active ingredient enoxaparin sodium. Clexane is an anticoagulant that belongs to a group of medicines called Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH). These medicines help to prevent clots from getting bigger and stopping new clots from forming.

Clexane is used to prevent clotting following hospital procedures or illness. Clexane is also used to treat deep vein thrombosis and heart problems including unstable angina and heart attack when taken with aspirin. Clexane is used to stop blood clots forming in the tubes of your kidney dialysis machine.

Tell your doctor 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.Do not give Clexane to a child.