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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 1.8% Intravenous Infusion is used in the treatment of acute sodium deficiency and water intoxication.
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 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.
Caution is necessary when considering the use of this solution in patients with cardiac failure, hypertension, impaired renal function and peripheral or pulmonary oedema and toxaemia of pregnancy The label states: Do not use unless the solution is clear and free from particles.
3. Contra-indications Patients with sodium overload. This may occur with myocardial and renal damage, but it should also be appreciated that in the first five or six days after surgery or severe trauma there may be an inability to excrete unwanted sodium.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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