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Medicine Details

Sodium Chloride Infusion

Manufacturer: Albert David Ltd

Salt Composition: Dextrose (5% w/v) + Sodium Chloride (0.9% w/v)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: In Short term fluid replacement after trauma Sodium Chloride Infusion protects the patient from dehydration and electrolyte imbalance after any trauma or injury. Appropriate fluid replacement is very essential to restore normal brain activity and other vital functions of the body to promote healing as well as speedy recovery.

Benefits: Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Description: Sodium Chloride Infusion is a combination medicine used as short term fluid replacement after trauma. It works by restoring blood plasma lost due to severe bleeding. Sodium Chloride Infusion is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. The dose depends on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine. The medicine is generally safe with no common side effects. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have diabetes or kidney disease. Tell your doctor about pregnancy or breastfeeding before taking this medicine. Your doctor also needs to know what other medicines you are taking as there are many which interact with this medicine and affect the way it works.

How to Use: Sodium Chloride Infusion is a combination of two medicines: Dextrose and Sodium Chloride. They work by restoring blood plasma lost due to severe bleeding. Plasma is required to circulate red blood cells that deliver oxygen throughout the body.

Safety Advice: - Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Sodium Chloride Infusion. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Sodium Chloride Infusion may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Sodium Chloride Infusion during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether Sodium Chloride Infusion alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. - Kidney : UNSAFE - Sodium Chloride Infusion is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor. Caution should be advised in patients with renal impairment. - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Sodium Chloride Infusion is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Sodium Chloride Infusion may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Packaging: Bottle

Packaging Type:

Primary Use: Short term fluid replacement after trauma

Side Effects:

Alcohol Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: UNSAFE

Liver Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED