Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 16, 2021.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Kruschen Salts
- Ocu-Disal
Available Dosage Forms:
- Tablet
Therapeutic Class: Sodium Supplement
Uses for sodium chloride
Sodium chloride is used as an electrolyte replenisher to help prevent heat cramps caused by too much sweating. Sodium chloride is also used for the preparation of normal isotonic solution of sodium chloride.
Sodium chloride is available without prescription.
Before using sodium chloride
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For sodium chloride, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to sodium chloride or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of sodium chloride in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of sodium chloride in geriatric patients.
Breastfeeding
Studies in women suggest that this medication poses minimal risk to the infant when used during breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause inte...
