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Sodium Chloride Injection 3% 5%
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Sodium Chloride Injection 3% 5%

Dosage form: injection
Drug classes:Minerals and electrolytes, Miscellaneous respiratory agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 1, 2022.

These are concentrated sodium chloride solutions. Infuse slowly with constant observation of patient to avoid pulmonary edema.

Sodium Chloride Injection 3% 5% Description

Each 100 mL of 3% Sodium Chloride Injection USP contains:

Sodium Chloride USP 3 g; Water for Injection USP qs

pH: 5.8 (4.5–7.0) Calculated Osmolarity: 1030 mOsmol/liter
pH may be adjusted with Hydrochloric Acid NF

Concentration of Electrolytes (mEq/liter): Sodium 513 Chloride 513

Each 100 mL of 5% Sodium Chloride Injection USP contains:

Sodium Chloride USP 5 g; Water for Injection USP qs

pH: 5.8 (4.5–7.0) Calculated Osmolarity: 1710 mOsmol/liter
pH may be adjusted with Hydrochloric Acid NF

Concentration of Electrolytes (mEq/liter): Sodium 856 Chloride 856

3% and 5% Sodium Chloride Injections USP are sterile, nonpyrogenic and contain no bacteriostatic or antimicrobial agents.

The formula of the active ingredient is:

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