Sodium chloride: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use

Uses

What is NaCl (sodium chloride) for?

NaCl or sodium chloride is an electrolyte with a function to regulate the amount of water in your body. Sodium also plays a role in nerve impulses and muscle contraction. Sodium chloride is the chemical name for salt.

Sodium chloride is used to treat or prevent sodium loss caused by dehydration, excessive sweating, or other causes.

Sodium chloride can also be used for reasons not stated in this medication manual.

Sodium chloride dosage and side effects are detailed below.

How to use NaCl (sodium chloride)?

Use it exactly as your doctor prescribes you to take the medication. Do not use this medication for more than the recommended dose, for less, for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on the recipe.

• Use this medication with a full glass of water (8 ounces)
• Sodium chloride can be taken with or without food

To make sure this medicine is helping your condition, your blood will probably be tested periodically. Visit your doctor regularly.

Do not share this medication with other people, even if they have the same symptoms as you

Call your doctor if symptoms do not improve or if they get worse when using sodium chloride.

Store in a room with a temperature away from humidity, heat and light.

How to store this drug?

This medication is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it.

Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush NaCl down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so.

Discard this product when the drug has expired or when it is no longer needed.

Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal agency about how to safely dispose of your medicine.

Dose

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment with NaCl (sodium chloride).

What is the dosage of NaCl (sodium chloride) for adults?

High refractory ICP due to various etiologies (eg, subarachnoid hemorrhage, trauma, neoplasm), transtentorial herniation syndrome (unlabelled use): IV: Hypertonic saline: 23.4% (30-60 mL) given 2-20 minutes administered via an access center veins only.

Severe sepsis, initial fluid resuscitation: IV: normal saline (0.9% NaCl), at least 30 mL / kg.

What is the dosage of NaCl (sodium chloride) for children?

IV children: Hypertonic solutions (> 0.9%) should only be used for initial treatment of symptoms of serious hyponatremia or raised intracranial pressure in the presence of traumatic brain injury.

Development: 3-4 mEq / kg / day; maximum: 100 - 150 mEq / day; different dosage based on clinical conditions.

In what dosage is this drug available?

• Solution, Inhalation 0.9% (90 mL, 240 mL)
• Gel: 14.1 g
• Liquid, external 355 mL
• Ointment, Ophthalmic 5% (3.5 g)

Side effects

What side effects can be experienced due to NaCl (sodium chloride)?

Like the use of other drugs, the use of NaCl can cause several side effects. Most of the following side effects are rare and do not require additional treatment.

However, it is important that you consult your doctor if you have any problems after taking this medicine.

If any of the following side effects occur when using sodium chloride, check with your doctor immediately:

• fast heart rate
• fever
• hives or rash
• hoarseness
• irritation
• joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
• chest tightness

Do not rule out this drug can trigger an allergic reaction. Immediately stop using this drug and contact your doctor if there is a severe allergic reaction (anaphylactic), with symptoms such as:

• swelling of the face, lips, throat, or tongue
• skin rash
• itchy rash
• difficulty breathing

Not everyone experiences this side effect. There may be some side effects not listed above.

If you are concerned about the side effects please consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Warnings and Cautions

What should be known before using NaCl (sodium chloride)?

Several medical conditions can interact with bacteriostatic salines. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have certain medical conditions, especially the following:

Certain drugs and diseases

Tell your doctor about any medications you are currently using, whether prescription, non-prescription, supplements, or herbal medicines. This is because several types of drugs may interact with NaCl.

In addition, it is also important to inform your doctor about any diseases or other health conditions that you are currently suffering from. It is possible that this drug can trigger interactions with certain diseases or health conditions.

Allergy

Tell your doctor if you have a history of allergies to NaCl or any of the ingredients in this medicine. Also, get checked to see if you have any other allergies, for example to certain foods, dyes, or animals.

Elderly

Several types of drugs have not been tested for safety in the elderly. Therefore, these drugs may work differently, or have the potential to cause different side effects in the elderly. Especially for the elderly, consult the use of this drug to your doctor first.

Is this drug safe for pregnant and lactating women?

There are no adequate studies regarding the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication.

This drug is included in the risk of pregnancy category C according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:

• A = Not at risk
• B = No risk in several studies
• C = May be risky
• D = There is positive evidence of risk
• X = Contraindicated
• N = Unknown

Drug Interactions

What medicines may interact with NaCl (sodium chloride)?

Although some drugs should not be taken at the same time, in other cases some drugs can also be used together even though interactions may occur.

In such cases, the doctor may change the dose, or take other preventive measures as needed. Tell your doctor if you are taking any other over-the-counter or prescription drugs.

According to Drugs.com, drugs that can cause interactions when taken together with NaCl are lithium and tolvaptan.

Can food or alcohol interact with NaCl (sodium chloride)?

Certain drugs should not be used when eating certain foods because drug-food interactions can occur.

Smoking tobacco or consuming alcohol with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur.

Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your doctor, medical team, or pharmacist.

What health conditions can interact with this drug?

Any other health conditions you have can affect the use of this drug. Always tell your doctor if you have other health problems.

Health conditions that may interact with NaCl are:

Fluid retention problems

If your body has fluid retention problems, avoid taking NaCl drugs. This is because the use of these drugs can increase the risk of hypernatremia, hypokalemia, and congestive heart failure.

Acidosis

Excessive consumption of NaCl can increase chloride levels in the body, resulting in metabolic acidosis problems in the body.

Overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (118 or 119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

The following are symptoms of a drug overdose that you need to be aware of:

• nausea
• throws up
• dizzy
• lost balance
• numbness and tingling
• convulsions

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose in one use.