Saline, Sterile For Injection 20ml Liquid

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General Drug Information and Indications

Sterile isotonic 0.9% sodium chloride for injection; wound irrigation; medication reconstitution and dilution. Sterile 0.9% sodium chloride (normal saline) for injection. Isotonic (308 mOsm/L). Mechanism: replaces extracellular sodium and chloride deficits; expands intravascular and interstitial compartments equally. Slightly hyperchloremic vs. plasma — large volumes may cause dilutional hyperchloremic acidosis. Used for medication reconstitution and dilution. Key information Sterile 0.9% sodium chloride for injection. Single-use. Check clarity and expiry. For reconstitution, dilution, and injection. Do not use as oral irrigant from injectable packaging.

How to Give this Medication

IV, irrigation, or reconstitution: administer via IV catheter at appropriate rate, or flush wound with syringe. Store at room temperature; protect from light. If a dose is missed This medication is administered by a veterinarian or veterinary staff in a clinical setting. Missed doses are managed by your veterinary team — contact your veterinarian to reschedule.

Side Effects

Minimal adverse effects as diluent/irrigant. Hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis (large volumes of 0.9% NaCl). Fluid overload. Phlebitis at catheter site. Sterile water (hypotonic) causes hemolysis IV — never sole IV fluid.

Precautions

For animals Generally safe as diluent and irrigant. Large volumes of 0.9% NaCl: hyperchloremic acidosis risk. For people handling this medication Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Avoid contact with eyes; if contact occurs, flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention. Keep out of reach of children. If accidental ingestion occurs, contact Poison Control (1-800-222-1222). Sterile saline — generally safe. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling.

Overdose

Contact your veterinarian. Large-volume normal saline overdose causes hyperchloremic acidosis and fluid overload. Managed by veterinary staff.

Saline, Sterile For Injection 20ml Liquid dosage forms

ProductStrengthFormSizeType
SALINE, STERILE FOR INJECTION 20ML LIQUID—Injectable1Commercial

Sources

This information is provided for educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice from your veterinarian. Source: Merck Veterinary Manual (merckvetmanual.com); Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook (Plumb, D.C., app.plumbs.com)