Sodium Morrhuate
Sodium Morrhuate is a sclerosing agent derived from the fatty acids of cod liver oil. It is used to treat varicose veins and esophageal varices by injecting it into affected blood vessels, causing them to scar and close. This medication is administered by healthcare professionals in clinical settings and has largely been replaced by more modern sclerosing agents.
A sclerosing agent used to treat varicose veins and esophageal varices by causing controlled damage to blood vessel linings.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 9892
- Generic
- Sodium Morrhuate
- Class
- unclassified
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- solution
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Primarily used for the treatment of varicose veins and esophageal varices. May also be used for other conditions where controlled vascular obliteration is desired.
As a sclerosing agent, it damages the vascular endothelium upon injection, triggering an inflammatory response that leads to fibrosis and eventual closure of the treated vessel.
Must be administered by qualified healthcare professionals only. Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to the drug, arterial disease, or acute infections. Extravasation can cause severe tissue necrosis. Risk of allergic reactions exists. Largely replaced by newer sclerosing agents in modern practice.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 27, 2026. · Read our editorial policy