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Sodium Chloride

सोडियम क्लोराइड

What it is

Sodium Chloride is a salt solution used for general irrigation, washing, rinsing, and dilution purposes, including washing blood cells. It does not require a prescription in India.

What it is used for

Sodium Chloride is used for general irrigation, washing, rinsing, and dilution purposes, including washing blood cells.

  • General irrigation, washing, rinsing, and dilution purposes

How it works

Our sources do not cover this.

How it is sold in India

In India Sodium Chloride comes as drops, infusion (drip), cream, tablets, injection, gel and inhaler.

Common side effects

Most people have no side effects. However, if a hypotonic solution enters the circulation, it can cause hemolysis. Fluid and/or solute overloading can also occur, leading to dilution of serum electrolyte concentrations, overhydration, congested states, or pulmonary edema.

See a doctor straight away if

Seek immediate medical attention if a hypotonic solution enters the circulation or if large amounts are absorbed, causing fluid and/or solute overloading.

Who should not take it

Do not use Sodium Chloride for injection. Do not heat Sodium Chloride solution above 66° C (150° F).

Brand names

182 medicines sold in India contain Sodium Chloride.

Brands sold in India include Clearnoz Nasal, Tromasol, Nozuka Nasal, Nasoclear, Noblok Nasal, Osmogel, Naresol Nasal, Ocubion. Whichever name is on the strip, the medicine inside is the one described on this page.

Where this comes from

We do not publish doses. How much to take depends on your age, weight and other conditions — ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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