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At a glance

Sodium Chloride 0.9% is an isotonic saline solution used for dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, metabolic alkalosis, nasal dryness, wound cleansing, eye irrigation, and medication dilution.

Indications
  • Dehydration
  • Electrolyte imbalance
  • Metabolic alkalosis
  • Dry nasal membranes (from cold and allergy medications)
  • Wound and body cavity cleansing
  • Eye irrigation (surgical procedures)
  • Diluent for medications
  • Phlegm thinning via nebulizer (bronchiolitis, asthma, COPD)
Pharmacology

Sodium Chloride 0.9% is the major extracellular cation, important in electrolyte and fluid balance, osmotic pressure control, and water distribution. As a nasal preparation, it moisturizes the nose and dissolves thick mucus. Intravenously, it provides hydration, treats metabolic alkalosis, and serves as a priming solution for hemodialysis and diluent for medications.

Dosage

Nasal Drop (Nasal Congestion):

  • Infants, children & adults: 2 drops in each nostril, 1-4 times daily

Intravenous (Adult):

  • Dosage depends on age, weight, clinical condition, and laboratory determinations

Eye Drop:

  • 1 drop in affected eye(s) every 3-4 hours
Side effects

Side Effects:

  • No common side effects seen
  • Nasal: Stinging, sneezing, increased nasal discharge (occasional)
  • Intravenous: Fever, injection site infection, venous thrombosis, phlebitis, hypervolemia
Use in pregnancy

Use in Pregnancy: May be unsafe; animal studies show harmful effects; use only if clearly needed; consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Category: C — always consult a doctor before taking during pregnancy.

Precautions & warnings
  • Caution in heart disease (CHF), lung problems (pulmonary edema), kidney disease
  • Caution in hypokalemia and hypernatremia
  • Avoid excessive administration
  • Do not use IV solution if cloudy or contains particles
Overdose effects

IV overdose may cause hypernatremia, hyperchloremia, and hypervolemia; provide symptomatic treatment.

Storage conditions

Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light; keep out of reach of children.

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⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.