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0.9 % Sodium Chloride Intravenous infusion B.P

Therapeutic Class

  • Isotonic solution.

Osmolarity:  308 mOsm/l

 

Electrolytes:

Na+ 154 mmol/l
CL 154 mmol/l

 

Quantitative Composition

Each 100 ml. contains:

Sodium Chloride B.P  0.90 gm
Water for Injections to

(U.S.P specifications)

100 ml

 

Pharmaceutical form

  • Single dose container for intravenous administration.
  • Clear colorless Solution.
  • Sterile.
  • Non-pyrogenic.

 

Dosage and Administration;

  • The dose is administered in accordance with the age, weight and clinical condition of the patient.
  • OR as prescribed by the physician.

 

Indications                    

  • Extracellular fluid replacement (e.g., dehydration, hypovolemia, hemorrhage, sepsis)
  • Treatment of metabolic alkalosis in the presence of fluid loss.
  • Mild sodium depletion.

 

Pharmaceutical Precautions

  • Not to be used if container is leaking or the solution is cloudy.
  • Protect from sunlight.
  • Do not store above 30o

 

Packaging form:   I.V Infusion bottle.

Available as Flow-NS 500 ml in both Simple cap and Eurocap