Indications
Vehicle for the administration of drugs by IV infusion Severe dehydration, fluid replacement in trauma, surgery, anaesthesia (preferably use of Ringer lactate for these indications)
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Drug reference
Vehicle for the administration of drugs by IV infusion Severe dehydration, fluid replacement in trauma, surgery, anaesthesia (preferably use of Ringer lactate for these indications)
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Administer with caution to patients with conditions associated with sodium or fluid retention (hypertension, heart failure, peripheral or pulmonary oedema, renal impairment, hepatic impairment with cirrhosis, pre-eclampsia, etc.) or to taking drugs that increase the risk of sodium or fluid retention (e.g. corticosteroids). May cause: pulmonary oedema in the event of too rapid infusion or infusion of excessive amounts. Do not use as vehicle for the administration of amphotericin B (incompatibility): use only 5% glucose solution.
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100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml and 1000 ml bottles or bags
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Isotonic solution of sodium chloride (0.9 g per 100 ml) for infusion Ionic composition: + sodium (Na ) 150 mmol (150 mEq) per litre – chloride (Cl ) 150 mmol (150 mEq) per litre
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After infusion, NaCl 0.9% remains in the intravascular compartment for 1 to 2 hours. For correction of hypovolaemia due to haemorrhage, administer 3 times the lost volume only if: blood loss does not exceed 1500 ml in adults; cardiac and renal function are not impaired. 0.9% sodium chloride solution may be used to prevent hypotension induced by spinal anaesthesia. For external use: sterile 0.9% sodium chloride solution is used for cleansing of non-infected wounds, wound irrigation, eye cleansing (conjunctivitis, eye irrigations), nasal lavage in the event of obstruction, etc.
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Below 25 °C
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