Consumer Medicine Information
This leaflet provides a summary of some of the important things you need to know about this medicine. Only your doctor and pharmacist are able to weigh up all the relevant facts about the use of this medicine in your condition and you should consult them for further details. More detailed and technical information is available on request from your doctor or pharmacist.
The solution is a clear colourless solution intended for intravenous or subcutaneous injection.
Composition:
100 mL of solution contains: Sodium Chloride 0.90 g
What is the product used for?
It is used as a solvent or diluent for compatible electrolyte concentrates or drugs.
Before using this product:
Please note that the solution should not be used if the container is found to be leaking or the solution is not clear.
Directions for Use:
This product has been chosen by your doctor and will be given to you as an intravenous or subcutaneous injection.
The quantity to be used depends on the desired concentration of the medicament to be dissolved.
For the use of this solution as solvent/diluent for compatible electrolyte concentrates or medicaments, the instructions for use relating to the medicament to be added should be observed.
Unwanted Effects:
None to be expected if the product is used according to directions.
Overdosage:
Overdose of 0.9 % sodium chloride solution may result in hypernatraemia, hyperchloraemia, hyperhydration, hyperosmolarity of the serum, and metabolic acidosis.
Emergency treatment, antidotes
Immediate stop of administration, administration of diuretics with continuous monitoring of serum electrolytes, correction of electrolyte and acid-base imbalances.
Storage Conditions:
The solutions should be stored in a cool place, below 25°C and used before the expiry date on the container.
Discard unused contents.
Solution should be used immediately after opening of the container.
Only to be used if the solution is clear and the container does not show visible signs of damage.
Presentation:
The solution is supplied in single-use containers. Contents: 10 and 20 mL.
10 mL AUST R 154965
20 mL AUST R 154966
For further information
This leaflet provides a summary of some of the important things you need to know about this medicine. Only your doctor and pharmacist are able to weigh up all the relevant facts about the use of this medicine in your condition and you should consult them for further details.
Sponsor:
B. Braun Australia Pty Ltd,
Level 5, 7-9 Irvine Place
Bella Vista NSW 2153
Australia
Toll Free Number: 1800 251 705
Prepared in August 2022
Published by MIMS October 2022