Natriumklorid Braun
This medicine is a salt solution given through an IV to help your body rehydrate and get some salts, or to mix with other medicines.
Form
infuusioneste, liuos
Strength
4.5 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Sodium chloride
Manufacturer
B. Braun Melsungen AG
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your dose based on your age, weight, and condition.
Method
This medicine is given as an infusion (drip) into a vein.
Important
For adults, the maximum daily dose is 40 ml per kg of body weight.
Possible Side Effects
RARE
- •Very low sodium level in your blood (hyponatremia)
- •Brain swelling due to low sodium, which can cause severe headaches, nausea, vomiting, seizures, tiredness, and lack of energy, and may lead to permanent brain damage or death.
- •Pain at the place where the drip is inserted
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you have too much fluid in your body or too much blood.
- Do not use if you have very low salt levels in your body due to dehydration.
- Do not use if you have severe heart failure, kidney disease with little or no urine, liver disease with swelling, or very low sodium or chloride in your blood.
- Tell your doctor if you are on a low-sodium diet, have low potassium, or have overactive adrenal glands.
- This medicine can lower your blood sodium, especially if you have certain conditions. Your doctor will monitor your salt levels closely.
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- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, discuss with your doctor.
- Children may be more sensitive to changes in salt and fluid balance.