Euro-Med 0.9% Sodium Chloride: Dosages and Ingredients | Full Prescribing Info

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Contents

Sodium chloride.

Description

0.9% Sodium Chloride is a solution of sodium chloride in water for injection. It is sterile, non-pyrogenic, clear, colorless to straw-colored and practically free from particles. It contains antimicrobial agents.
Each 100 ml contains: Sodium chloride 900 mg.
Electrolytes in 1000 ml: Sodium 154 mEq, Chloride 154 mEq.
The osmolarity is 308 mOsm/L. It has a pH ranging from 4.5 to 7.0.
Note: A 500 ml infusion is equivalent to intake of 4.5 g NaCl.

Indications/Uses

Parenteral Uses: Conditions wherein volume and/or sodium chloride replacement or maintenance is needed but dextrose is contraindicated such as in diabetic ketoacidosis.
Pre and Post blood transfusion.
Solvent for compatible drugs to be used in therapy or diagnostic procedures.
Used in cases wherein potassium should be avoided as in: Anuria or oliguria due to renal impairment or dehydration; Hyperkalemia and increased blood urea nitrogen (BUN) due to reduced urinary output, surgery and tissue damage; Cardiac failure.
Non-Parenteral Uses: Surgical washing solution.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Route of Administration: Intravenous infusion.
Dosage: As directed by the physician.

Warnings

Use only if solution is clear and container is not leaking. Do not use beyond the stated expiration date.

Special Precautions

Hypernatremia; Hypertension; Congestive Heart Failure; Peripheral or pulmonary edema; Impaired renal function; Pre-eclampsia.
Inform the doctor in any case of any adverse reactions related to drug use.

Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

No contraindications for use during pregnancy.

Adverse Reactions

Excessive administration of sodium chloride causes hypernatremia, with resultant dehydration of internal organs, particularly the brain.
Excess chloride in the body may cause a loss of bicarbonate with an acidifying effect.
Retention of sodium leads to the accumulation of extracellular fluid (edema) which may affect the cerebral, pulmonary, or peripheral circulations.
General effects of excess sodium in the body include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, thirst, reduced salivation, sweating, fever, tachycardia, edema, weakness, muscular twitching and rigidity, and convulsions.

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Drug Interactions

5% Dextrose in Lactated Ringer's Solution is compatible with most drugs as a vehicle and diluent except for cyclophosphamide, bleomycin and amphotericin B. For detailed information on compatibility consult the pharmacist.

Caution For Usage

Directions for Use: 1. Open only when ready to use.
2. Lift and gently pull ring of container closure until the overseal is removed.
3. Insert the spike of as sterile infusion set into the rubber closure.
Incompatibility: This intravenous fluid can be used as a diluent and vehicle for most drugs except Amphotericin B.

Storage

Store at temperature not exceeding 30°C.

MIMS Class

Intravenous & Other Sterile Solutions

ATC Classification

B05XA03 - sodium chloride ; Belongs to the class of electrolyte solutions used in I.V. solutions.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Euro-Med 0.9% Sodium Chloride infusion 0.9%

Packing/Price

(glass) 1000 mL x 1's (P174.44/bottle); (glass) 500 mL x 1's (P152.88/bottle); (LDPE) 1000 mL x 1's (P149.8/container); (LDPE) 500 mL x 1's (P132.44/container); (plastic) 1000 mL x 1's (P160.72/bottle); (plastic) 500 mL x 1's (P142.52/bottle)

Form

Euro-Med 0.9% Sodium Chloride inj 0.9%

Packing/Price

10 mL x 50 × 1's (P19.6/ampoule);2 mL x 50 × 1's (P13.6/ampoule);20 mL x 20 × 1's (P48.16/vial);5 mL x 50 × 1's (P14.56/ampoule);50 mL x 20 × 1's (P51.8/vial)

Euro-Med 0.9% Sodium Chloride

sodium chloride

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Euro-Med

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