Normal Saline 0.9% Infusion 500 ml

Description

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection is a clear colorless to solution of Sodium Chloride in water. The solution is stored in a sealed flexible Polyethylene bottle. 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection helps to maintain the correct balance of fluid in and around the body’s cells and tissues. Sodium chloride infusions are given to add water to tissues which are dehydrated and to help to restore the normal salt balance. 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection may be given alone but may be given with other medicines added. 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection will be given to you in hospital by a doctor or nurse. How to use This medicine is administered to you by a doctor or healthcare professional in hospital. You will receive the solution by infusion into a vein (usually in your arm), administered by a doctor or nurse. The amount and rate at which the infusion is given depends on your requirements. Your doctor will check your response to the treatment by the relief of your symptoms, and will probably take samples of blood and urine for laboratory testing. Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor or nurse if you: Have heart failure, cardio-pulmonary disease, kidney problems, high blood pressure, liver disease, or edema (swelling). Have high serum levels of sodium (“hypernatremia”). Have pre-eclampsia of pregnancy. Are receiving drugs which may increase sodium retention. Are very young or elderly. Side Effects If you are given the solution for a long time, you may notice the following: Swelling, especially of the legs. Feel tired, weak, dizzy, have a headache or problems with vision. Or a fast or irregular heartbeat. Feel sick (nausea) and have an upset stomach, loss of appetite. Drowsiness, lack of energy. Cramp or discomfort of the muscles, confusion or disorientation. Thirst, dry mouth, dark urine. If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. Storage Information Do not store above 30°C. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines. Ingredients The active substance is Sodium Chloride. The other ingredient is water for injection. Specifications 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection is a clear colorless solution.