Generic name: sodium chloride (oral) [ SOE-dee-um-KLOR-ide ]
Dosage forms: oral tablet (1 g); oral tablet, soluble (1000 mg)
Drug classes:Minerals and electrolytes, Miscellaneous respiratory agents
What is sodium chloride?
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.
Sodium chloride may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not take sodium chloride if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it, or if you have high sodium levels in your blood.
Before you take sodium chloride, tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure, kidney or liver disease, fluid retention (especially around your legs or your lungs), congestive heart failure, preeclampsia of pregnancy if you are on a low-salt diet, or if you are allergic to any foods or drugs.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Stop using sodium chloride and call your doctor at once if you have stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, or swelling in your hands or feet.
Call your doctor if your symptoms d...
