SODIUM chloride, 3%, 500ml, semi-rigid bot., PVC free
Valid Article
SODIUM chloride 3%
- Not in the WHO list of Essential Medicines 2023
Therapeutic Action
Hypertonic solution of 3% sodium chloride
Indications
Severe symptomatic hyponatremia, including seizures, confusion and coma.
Raised intracranial hypertension in patients with traumatic brain injury.
Cerebral oedema.
Reduced volume sodium supplementation in solutions in parenteral nutrition solutions.
Electrolyte rebalance when a small volume of water supplementation is desired, by slow intravenous infusion.
Instructions for use
Must be given as IV infusion.
Do not confuse with normal saline!
This item is currently only available in PVC free semi-rigid bottle.
Storage
Below 25ºC
Caution!
It is important to pay attention to stack-piling, handling and internal transport conditions to prevent compression of the secondary packaging which could lead to micro-leakage of the bottle/bag (risk of microbial contamination).