0.9% Sodium Chloride
PrescriptionBrand names: 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE
About This Medication
DESCRIPTION This preparation is designed solely for parenteral use only after addition of drugs that require dilution or must be dissolved in an aqueous vehicle prior to injection. 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP is a sterile, nonpyrogenic, isotonic solution of sodium chloride and water for injection. Each mL contains sodium chloride 9 mg. It contains no bacteriostat, antimicrobial agent or added buffer and is supplied only in single-dose containers to dilute or dissolve drugs for injection. 0.308 mOsmol/mL (calc.). 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP contains no preservatives. The solution may contain hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide for pH adjustment. pH 5.3 (4.5 to 7.0). Sodium Chloride, USP is chemically designated NaCl, a white crystalline compound freely soluble in water. The glass container is a Type I borosilicate glass and meets the requirements of the powdered glass test according to the USP standards. The semi-rigid vial is fabricated from a specially formulated polyolefin. It is a copolymer of ethylene and propylene. The safety of the plastic has been confirmed by tests in animals according to USP biological standards for plastic containers. The container requires no vapor barrier to maintain the proper drug concentration.
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Sodium Chloride | - |
Indications & Usage
Dosage & Administration
Side Effects Overview
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INDICATIONS & USAGE This parenteral preparation is indicated only for diluting or dissolving drugs for intravenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous injection, according to instructions of the manufacturer of the drug to be administered.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION The volume of the preparation to be used for diluting or dissolving any drug for injection, is dependent on the vehicle concentration, dose and route of administration as recommended by the manufacturer. This parenteral should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit.
0.9% Sodium Chloride is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
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- • DailyMed — 0.9% Sodium Chloride drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — 0.9% Sodium Chloride label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 1807631 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — 0.9% Sodium Chloride (FDA National Drug Code)
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Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS