These intravenous solutions are indicated for use in adults and pediatric patients as sources of electrolytes and water for hydration. 0.9% Sodium Chloride infusion is indicated for extracellular fluid replacement, treatment of metabolic alkalosis in the presence of fluid loss, and mild sodium depletion. 0.9% Sodium Chloride infusion is also indicated for use as a priming solution in hemodialysis procedures. It is also indicated as pharmaceutical aids and diluents for the infusion of compatible drug additives.
Nasal drop: Sodium Chloride nasal drop is a non-drug, isotonic saline solution that is used to moisturize nasal membranes. This formulation provides comfort for extensive and continuous use. Sodium Chloride 0.9% nasal wash moistures inside the nose by dissolving and softening thick or crusty mucus thus helps to remove the mucus from the nose and makes breathing easier. Excess sodium is predominantly excreted by the kidneys with small amounts lost in faeces and sweat.
Nasal spray: Sodium Chloride 0.9% Nasal Spray moistens inside the nose by dissolving and softening thick or crusty mucus thus helps to remove the mucus from the nose and makes breathing easier. Excess Sodium is predominantly excreted by the kidneys with small amount lost in faeces and sweat. In babies and young children with stufy noses who cannot blow their noses, using this product helps to make the mucus easier to remove with a nasal bulb syringe. This helps relieve stufness and makes breathing easier.
The concentration and dosage of Sodium Chloride solution for intravenous use is determined by several factors including age, weight and clinical condition of the patient. Usually the adult dose is about 1000ml of 0.9% infusion.
These solutions are contraindicated where the administration of sodium or chloride could be clinically detrimental. Serum electrolyte concentration should be carefully monitored. Sodium Chloride should be administered with caution to patients with congestive heart failure, peripheral or pulmonary oedema, impaired renal function or pre-eclampsia.
Eye/Ear/Nasal: No side effects are expected to occur. However stinging, sneezing, increased nasal discharge, or salty taste may occur in some cases.
Intravenous: Reactions which may occur because of the solution or the technique of administration include febrile response, infection at the site of injection, venous thrombosis or phlebitis extending from the site of injection, extravasation, and hypervolemia. If an adverse reaction does occur, discontinue the infusion, evaluate the patient, institute appropriate therapeutic countermeasures and save the remainder of the fluid for examination if deemed necessary.
Pregnancy Category C. It is also not known whether Sodium Chloride Infusion can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Sodium Chloride Infusion is administered to a nursing woman.
There have been no adverse reports of overdose with Sodium Chloride 0.9% nasal wash.
Keep out of the reach of children. Store at room temperature (between 15°C to 30°C), away from light and moisture.
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