Common Bleeding, Injection site reaction.

Expert advice for Faciloc Injection
For best results, take Faciloc at the same time every day. Faciloc should be injected under the skin of the abdomen. Faciloc increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, or using sharp objects. Does not require regular blood tests. Notify your doctor if there is bleeding from gums, nose, or wounds that last more than 15 minutes, or if blood appears in urine, stool or vomit. Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor.

Q. Does it dissolve clots?
It does not dissolve existing clots

Q. Is Faciloc a biosimilar?
Yes, Faciloc is also available as biosmilar

Q. Is enoxaparin the same as heparin or lovenox?
Enoxaparin is not the same as heparin but both are used for similar indication. Lovenox is the brand name of enoxaparin

Q. Does it come in pill form?
It does not come in pill form

Q. Can I take paracetamol or ibuprofen with enoxaparin?
Enoxaparin is known to interact with paracetamol and ibuprofen and so should be taken only if prescribed by your doctor

Q. Is Faciloc affect INR/ PTT/APTT/platelets?
Faciloc increases the INR values (International normalized ratio; defines how long it takes for blood to clot when on anticoagulant therapy versus normal time) Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) or activated PTT (APTT) or platelets are not affected by Faciloc.

Q. Is Faciloc an anti-platelet, blood thinner/anticoagulant?
Faciloc is an anticoagulant which does not allow blood to clot thus acting as a blood thinner but it is not anti-platelet

Q. Is Faciloc dialyzable?
No, it is not dialyzable

Q. Does Faciloc contain pork?
Faciloc is manufactured using pork intestine

Q. Does Faciloc have to be refrigerated?
Faciloc should not be refrigerated

Q. Does it contain benzyl alcohol?
It does contain benzyl alcohol

Q. Does Faciloc make you tired?
Faciloc is not known to cause tiredness as a side effect. Please consult the doctor when any side effects are observed while taking Faciloc