N-S-S 0.9% w/v

Indication

Prescription source of water and electrolytes and, when appropriate, an intravenous diluent under clinical supervision.

Ingredients

• Sodium chloride 0.9 g per 100 mL

Direction

For intravenous administration by a healthcare professional only. Volume and infusion rate must be individualized according to fluid status, electrolytes, age and clinical condition.

Side effects

• Infusion
• site pain
• irritation or phlebitis may occur.
• Excess or rapid administration may cause fluid overload
• edema
• high sodium or high chloride levels.

Precautions

• Monitor fluid balance and electrolytes
• especially in heart
• kidney or liver impairment and in very young or older patients.
• Use only if clear
• sterile
• nonpyrogenic and the container is intact
• check additive compatibility before admixture.