Medisol Ns Specification
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Generics
Sodium Chloride
Used For
Fluids & Electrolytes
How it works
Sodium chloride is the chemical name for salt. Sodium is an electrolyte that regulates the amount of water in your body. Sodium also plays a part in nerve impulses and muscle contractions. Sodium chloride is used to treat or prevent sodium loss caused by dehydration, excessive sweating, or other causes.
Medisol Ns Usage And Safety
Dosage
Sodium Chloride
Side Effects
If administered in large amounts can cause fluid overload, edema, electrolyte imbalance, hypertension and congestive heart failure.
Drug Interactions
Normal Saline is compatible with almost all drugs. Therefore it can usually be mixed and used with other injectable medicines. However data sheet of the medication should be referred to, before admixture. Ask your pharmacist or physician for any drug interaction.
Indication
Used as a diluting agent for I.V. medicationUsed for reconstitution of various I.V. injectionsFlushing of I.V. ports and cannula.As nasal drops for relieving congestion in children and adults.Used to dilute various bronchodilator solutions (such as procaterol, salbutamol, etc) for nebulization.Used for cleaning of small woundsUsed as irrigation solution for eyes.Compresses (moistened gauze) of normal saline may also be used to reduce discomfort due to inflammation or skin irritation and to soften necrotic tissues.(Data sheet of specific medication should be referred to, before dilution, reconstitution or nebulization).
When not to Use
Congestive heart failure.
Medisol Ns Precautions
Precaution
Infusion of large volumes may cause dilutional acidosis due to the dilution of the bicarbonate concentration in the plasma (as the preparation does not contain bicarbonate).
Medisol Ns Warnings
Warning 1
Care is required in conditions where hypokalemia and/or hypocalcemia exists or may arise as the infusion of the product can decrease the concentration of these electrolytes.
Warning 2
Caution should be exercised in patients with renal failure and in those with reduced urinary output due to obstructive urinary tract diseases.
Warning 3
Continuous infusion of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection may cause hypernatremia, unless free water is supplied along with it.
Medisol Ns Additional Information
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
