SODIUM chloride, 3%, 500ml, semi-rigid bot., PVC free
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SODIUM chloride 3%
- Not in the WHO list of Essential Medicines 2025
Therapeutic Action
Hypertonic solution of 3% sodium chloride
Indications
Severe symptomatic hyponatremia, including seizures, confusion, or coma
Increased intracranial hypertension pressure in patients with traumatic brain injury
Cerebral oedema
Sodium supplementation in parenteral nutrition when fluid volume must be limited
Electrolyte correction when only a small volume of water is required, administered via slow intravenous infusion.
Instructions for use
Must be given as IV infusion.
Do not confuse with normal saline!
This product is currently only available in PVC-free semi-rigid bottles.
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 or bag (risk of microbial contamination).