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Sodium Chloride

Sodium Chloride is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Sodium Chloride; Generic name: SODIUM CHLORIDE; Manufacturer: B. Braun Medical Inc..

Brand nameSodium Chloride
Generic nameSODIUM CHLORIDE
ManufacturerB. Braun Medical Inc.
Used forINDICATIONS AND USAGE 0.9% Sodium Chloride Irrigation USP is indicated for all general irrigation, washing, rinsing and dilution purposes which permit use of a sterile, nonpyrogenic electrolyte solution.
DosageDOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION As required for irrigation. When used as a diluent, or vehicle for other drugs, the drug manufacturer’s recommendations should be followed. Some additives may be incompatible. Consult with pharmacist. When introducing additives, use aseptic techniques. Mix thoroughly. Do not store. Solutions should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permits.
WarningsWARNINGS FOR IRRIGATION ONLY. NOT FOR INJECTION. Irrigating fluids have been demonstrated to enter the systemic circulation in relatively large volumes; thus, irrigation solutions must be regarded as systemic drugs. Absorption of large amounts can cause fluid and/or solute overload resulting in dilution of serum electrolyte concentrations, overhydration, congested states or pulmonary edema. The risk of dilutional states is inversely proportional to the electrolyte concentrations of the administe
Active ingredient(s)SODIUM CHLORIDE
RouteIRRIGATION
Official labelhttps://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0d59a04a-32e6-485b-b638-a1e6c09e9642

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