Drug class
Osmotic Laxative [EPC]; Osmotic Activity [MoA]
Uses
Uses For moisturizing dry nasal passages
Boxed warning
WARNING: NOT FOR USE IN NEONATES.
Warnings
Warnings · NOT FOR INJECTION · Do not use if the ampoule is damaged or already open · Do not use after expiration date · Discontinue if you experience any adverse reaction and call your physician · Keep out of reach of children
Contraindications
CONTRAINDICATIONS: None known.
Overdose
OVERDOSAGE Use only as a diluent or solvent. This parenteral preparation is unlikely to pose a threat of carbohydrate, sodium chloride or fluid overload except possibly in neonates or very small infants. In the event these should occur, re-evaluate the patient and institute appropriate corrective measures. See PRECAUTIONS and ADVERSE REACTIONS .
Drug interactions
Drug Interactions Caution must be exercised in the administration of 0.45% Sodium chloride injection to patients receiving corticosteroids or corticotropin.
Dosage & administration
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The volume of the preparation to be used for diluting or dissolving any drug for injection, is dependent on the vehicle concentration, dose and route of administration as recommended by the manufacturer. This parenteral should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit.
Active ingredient
FORMULA Natrum Muriaticum 6X HPUS In a base of Acacia Gum, Lactose N.F. “HPUS” indicates that the active ingredients are in the official Homeopathic Pharmacopœia of the United States.
Inactive ingredient
In a base of Acacia Gum, Lactose N.F. “HPUS” indicates that the active ingredients are in the official Homeopathic Pharmacopœia of the United States.
Side effects
ADVERSE REACTIONS Reactions which may occur because of the solution or the technique of administration include febrile response, infection at the site of injection, venous thrombosis or phlebitis extending from the site of injection, extravasation and hypervolemia. If an adverse reaction does occur, discontinue the infusion, evaluate the patient, institute appropriate therapeutic counter measures and save the remainder of the fluid for examination if deemed necessary.