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Medisol Ns SpecificationRequires Prescription (YES/NO)YesGenericsSodium ChlorideUsed ForFluids & ElectrolytesHow it worksSodium 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.Medisol Ns Usage And SafetyDosageSodium ChlorideSide EffectsIf administered in large amounts can cause fluid overload, edema, electrolyte imbalance, hypertension and congestive heart failure.Drug InteractionsNormal Saline is compatible with almost all drugs. Therefore it can usually be mixed and used with other injectable medicines. However data sheet of the medication should be referred to, before admixture. Ask your pharmacist or physician for any drug interaction.IndicationUsed as a diluting agent for I.V. medicationUsed for reconstitution of various I.V. injectionsFlushing of I.V. ports and cannula.As nasal drops for relieving congestion in children and adults.Used to dilute various bronchodilator solutions (such as procaterol, salbutamol, etc) for nebulization.Used for cleaning of small woundsUsed as irrigation solution for eyes.Compresses (moistened gauze) of normal saline may also be used to reduce discomfort due to inflammation or skin irritation and to soften necrotic tissues.(Data sheet of specific medication should be referred to, before dilution, reconstitution or nebulization).When not to UseCongestive heart failure.Medisol Ns PrecautionsPrecautionInfusion of large volumes may cause dilutional acidosis due to the dilution of the bicarbonate concentration in the plasma (as the preparation does not contain bicarbonate).Medisol Ns WarningsWarning 1Care is required in conditions where hypokalemia and/or hypocalcemia exists or may arise as the infusion of the product can decrease the concentration of these electrolytes.Warning 2Caution should be exercised in patients with renal failure and in those with reduced urinary output due to obstructive urinary tract diseases.Warning 3Continuous infusion of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection may cause hypernatremia, unless free water is supplied along with it.Medisol Ns Additional InformationPregnancy categoryAlways consult your physician before using any medicine.Storage (YES/NO)Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.

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