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Defencath

Defencath Dosage

Allison Gourley, PharmDKristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Reviewed by Allison Gourley, PharmD, Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Last reviewed on December 9, 2025

Typical dosage for Defencath

Defencath (taurolidine / heparin) is given by a healthcare professional after each dialysis session. The amount injected depends on the type of catheter you have.

The medication is placed into your catheter to fill it completely. The solution then stays there in the catheter until the next dialysis session. Before that session starts, a healthcare professional will remove the solution from your catheter.

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