Dosage form: injection
Drug classes:Minerals and electrolytes, Miscellaneous respiratory agents
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 1, 2022.
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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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