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SODIUM CHLORIDE is a brand name for Sodium Chloride. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: Sodium Chloride 0.18% Intravenous Infusion is used in the treatment of dehydration associated with hyperosmolarity (hypernatraemia).
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
Adults and Children The rate of administration and volume infused will depend upon the requirements of the individual patient and the judgement of the physician. The effect of saline therapy on dehydration can often be assessed from relief of symptoms, observation of blood pressure and measurement of the volume and concentration of urine output.
Elderly Care should be taken to avoid circulatory overload, particularly in patients with cardiac and renal insufficiency. For intravenous infusion.
Thrombosis of the chosen vein is always a possibility with intravenous infusion. If infusion is protracted then another vein should be selected after 12 - 24 hours.
Saline solutions should not be administered rapidly or for prolonged periods particularly in infants and the elderly. In potassium deficient patients administration of saline will increase potassium loss, so that if it is given, potassium supplements should also be given.
The solution is hypotonic.
The label states:
Do not use unless solution is clear and free from particles.
3. Contra-indications Intravenous saline solutions may be contra-indicated in patients with impaired renal or cardiac function.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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