ACME-S NORMAL SALINE

Sodium Chloride

INFUSION

INDICATION

Isotonic (0.9% w/v) Sodium Chloride infusion is used for the restoration and maintenance of salt and extracellular fluid levels or as a vehicle for the administration of parenteral drugs. It may also be used as a priming fluid for haemodialysis procedures. It is widely used for sterile irrigation and dilution process.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

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 1000 ml of 0.9% injection.

COMPOSITION

Each 100 ml ACME’s Normal Saline contains Sodium Chloride BP 0.9 gram. Approximate concentration of sodium and chloride ions in ACME’s Normal Saline is 154 mmol/lit.