Normal Saline 0.9% Infusion

Short Description

Normal Saline 0.9% Infusion is a purified salt solution used for short-term fluid replacement to treat hypovolemia caused by dehydration or injury.

Dosage Form

Infusion

Introduction

Normal Saline 0.9% Infusion works by replenishing salt and electrolyte levels in the body. This injection must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should not take it if you have any known allergy from this injection. Your doctor may check your blood pressure and ask you to get regular blood tests done while you are using this injection. The use of this medicine may cause some common side effects such as injection site reactions, hypotension, fever, tremor, and chills. Let your doctor know if you are bothered by any of these. Before receiving this medicine, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or if you have kidney diseases as dose adjustment may be required. This injection is safe to use in patients suffering from liver diseases.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Normal Saline 0.9% Infusion. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Information regarding the use of Normal Saline 0.9% Infusion during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Warning

Normal Saline 0.9% Infusion may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Normal Saline 0.9% Infusion is a purified salt solution which works by replenishing salt and electrolyte levels in the body.