SODIUM CHLORIDE

Overview

SODIUM CHLORIDE is an Over-the-counter (OTC) drug.
Sodium 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.Sodium Chloride (topical) is used in nasal congestion and eye Irritation.

Usage

SODIUM CHLORIDE is generally used to treat: Hyponatremia, Shock, Injury
SODIUM CHLORIDE can address symptoms like: Eyes Eye Irritation, Nausea, Head Headache, Confusion, Dizziness, Increased Thirst, Fatigue (tiredness), Decreased Urination

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral,

Precautions

  • You should not take sodium chloride if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it, or if you have high sodium levels in your blood.
  • Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
  • Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
  • Follow the directions on your prescription label.Take sodium chloride with a full glass (8 ounces) of water.
  • Do not share this medication with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have.
  • Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
  • Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather.
  • Follow your doctor’s instructions about the type and amount of liquids you should drink.In some cases, drinking too much liquid can be as unsafe as not drinking enough.Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
  • Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
  • Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

Symptoms of Overdosage

SODIUM CHLORIDE over-dosage can result in: Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Stomach Cramps, Irregular Heartbeat, Weakness (generalized), Hands Swelling, Feet Swelling, Shortness Of Breath, Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Restless Or Irritability, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

SODIUM CHLORIDE : Unusual Taste In Mouth, Mouth Burn, Fatigue (tiredness), Lightheadedness, Legs Discomfort

Serious Side-Effects

SODIUM CHLORIDE : Chest Pain, Difficulty Breathing, Hands Swelling, Irregular Heartbeat, Decreased Urination

Technical Classification

SODIUM CHLORIDE is categorized as:
  • MINERALS AND ELECTROLYTES / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS
  • MISCELLANEOUS RESPIRATORY AGENTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with SODIUM CHLORIDE as Ingredient

ADERMA FOAMING GELGLYCOL PALMITATE , DISODIUM EDTA , DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETAE , CETEARETH-60 MYRISTYL GLYCOL , CAPRYLYL GLYCOL , WATER , SORBIC ACID , SODIUM CHLORIDE , PROPYLENE GLYCOL , POLYSORBATE , GLYCERIN , CITRIC ACID , PEG-200 HYDROGENATED GLYCERYL PALMITATE , PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE , AVENA SATIVA EXTRACT
BASOL SOLNSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.03 %W/V, CITRIC ACID 0.17 %W/V, CALCIUM CHLORIDE 0.048 %W/V
CALODIN EYE-DPSPOTASSIUM IODATE 3.3 %W/V, CALCIUM CHLORIDE 1 %W/V, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9 %W/V
CATLON DPSPOTASSIUM CHLORIDE 3.3 %W/V, CALCIUM CHLORIDE 1.0 %W/V, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.83 %W/V
COTARYL CRMUREA 12 %W/W, LACTIC ACID 6 %W/W, GLYCERIN 3 %W/W, SODIUM DIHYDROGEN PHOSPHATE ANHYDROUS 0.5 %W/W, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.5 %W/W, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE 0.3 %W/W, CALCIUM LACTATE 0.5 %W/W, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 0.5 %W/W
COZYMIN S NASAL SPRAYSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.74 %
D 5% INFUSIONSODIUM CHLORIDE 5.0 %
D.N.S 5%/0.45% INFUSIONDEXTROSE 5.0 %, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.45 %
D.N.S. DEXTS SOLNSODIUM CHLORIDE
DEX 10% INFUSIONSODIUM CHLORIDE
DEXTROSE WITH NORMAL SALINE 5% INFUSIONSODIUM CHLORIDE 5.0 %
DNS 5 G/0.45 G INFUSIONDEXTROSE 5.0 GM, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.45 GM
DNS 5%/0.45% INFUSIONDEXTROSE 5.0 %, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.45 %
DNS 500ML BAXTERDEXTROSE 5 GM, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.009 GM/ML
DNS INFUSIONSODIUM CHLORIDE
DNS SOLNSODIUM CHLORIDE
EFADERM CRMSUNFLOWERSEED OIL 10 %W/W, SODIUM PYRROLIDONE CARBOXYLIC ACID 2.5 %W/W, SODIUM LACTATE 2 %W/W, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.5 %W/W
ELECTRAL POWDER PWDDEXTROSE 2.7 GM, SODIUM CITRATE 0.58 GM, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.52 GM, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 0.3 GM
ELECTROBION SACHETGLUCOSE 13.5 GM, TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE 2.9 GM, SODIUM CHLORIDE 2.6 GM, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 1.5 GM
ELECXIR ORS LIQUIDSODIUM CHLORIDE
ENERZAL PWDCARBOHYDRATE 42.75 GM, CITRIC ACID 1.19 GM, SODIUM ACID PHOSPHATE DIHYDRATE 0.37 GM, SODIUM CITRATE 0.88 GM, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.56 GM, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 0.45 GM, MAGNESIUM SULPHATE 0.3 GM, CALCIUM LACTATE 0.0052 GM
ENERZAL SYPCARBOHYDRATE 6.41 GM, SODIUM ACID PHOSPHATE 0.06 GM, SODIUM CITRATE 0.13 GM, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.09 GM, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 0.07 GM, MAGNESIUM SULPHATE 0.05 GM, CITRIC ACID 0.19 GM, CALCIUM LACTATE 0.004 GM/ML
EXPAVON 0.9% INFUSIONSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9 %
GELASPAN INFUSIONSODIUM CHLORIDE 5.15 GM, SODIUM LACTATE , POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 0.3 GM, CALCIUM CHLORIDE 0.15 GM
GRELYTE SOLNSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.0 GM/ML, DEXTROSE 0.05 GM/ML
HAEMACCEL INFUSIONSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.85 GM, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 0.038 GM, CALCIUM CHLORIDE 0.07 GM
HAES STERIL 3% INFUSIONSODIUM CHLORIDE 3.0 %
HAES STERIL 6% INFUSIONSODIUM CHLORIDE 6.0 %
HESPAN INJSODIUM CHLORIDE , HETASTARCH
HITSOL EYE DPSSODIUM CHLORIDE
HYPERSOL 6% W/W OINTSODIUM CHLORIDE 6.0 %W/W
HYPERSOL-5 EYE-DPSSODIUM CHLORIDE 5 %W/V
HYPERSOL-6 EYE OINTSODIUM CHLORIDE 6 %W/W
HYPROSOL 0.490W/V/2W/V PREFILLED SYPINGESODIUM CHLORIDE 2.0 %W/V, HYPROMELLOSE 0.49 %W/V
HYSOL EYE DPSSODIUM CHLORIDE 5.0 %W/V, PHENYL MERCURIC NITRATE 0.001 %W/V
IMAZE EYE DPSBORIC ACID 1.25 %W/V, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.05 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.1 %W/V, METHYLCELLULOSE 0.1 %W/V, MENTHOL 0.0025 %W/V, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %W/V, CAMPHOR 0.0025 %W/V, ZINC SULPHATE MONOHYDRATE 0.012 %W/V
INTASOL INFUSIONCALCIUM CHLORIDE 0.048 %W/V, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 0.075 %W/V, SODIUM LACTATE 0.39 %W/V, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.49 %W/V
ISOL 6% W/V EYE DPSSODIUM CHLORIDE 6.0 %W/V
ISOL OINTSODIUM CHLORIDE
LECLYTE G PL SOLNSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.0 GM/ML, DEXTROSE 0.05 GM/ML
LECLYTE P INFUSIONSODIUM CHLORIDE 320.0 MG, DEXTROSE 5.0 GM
LIGNOCAD ADR INJLIDOCAINE 21.3 MG, SODIUM CHLORIDE 6.0 MG, METHYLPARABEN 1.0 MG, SODIUM METABISULPHITE 0.5 MG, EPINEPHRINE 0.005 MG
MICROSPAN INJDEXTRAN 40 10 GM, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.009 GM/ML
MICROSPAN NS 10G/0.9G INFUSIONDEXTRAN 40 10.0 GM, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9 GM
MOISOL EYE-DPSBORIC ACID 0.19 %W/V, HYDROXYPROPYLMETHYLCELLULOSE 0.7 %W/V, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 0.37 %W/V, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.45 %W/V, BORAX 0.19 %W/V
MOVICOLSODIUM CHLORIDE 350.7 MG, SODIUM BICARBONATE 178.5 MG, POTASSIUM CHLORATE 46.6 MG, MACROGOLL 13.125 GM
MUOUT SACHETSODIUM BICARBONATE 89.3 MG, SODIUM CHLORIDE 25.05 MG/GM, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 25.1 MG, POLYETHELENE GLYCOL 6.563 GM
MUSING NASAL DPSSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.65 %W/V, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE 0.01 %W/V
N S INFUSIONSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9 GM
N.S INFUSIONSODIUM CHLORIDE
N.S SOLNSODIUM CHLORIDE
NACL 6 6%W/W OINTSODIUM CHLORIDE 6.0 %W/W
NASIVION S NASAL DPSSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.65 %W/V
NASIVION-S N-DPSSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.65 %W/V
NASIWAR ADULT NASAL DPSSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.65 %W/V
NASIWAR S NASAL DPSSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.65 %W/V
NASOCLEAR GELSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.65 %
NASOCLEAR MIST N-INHSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9 %W/V
NASOCLEAR MIST NASAL SPRAYSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.65 %
NASOCLEAR N-DPSSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.65 %W/V
NASOCLEAR NASAL DPSSODIUM CHLORIDE 2.0 %
NASOCLEAR NASAL SPRAYSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.65 %W/V
NASOCLEAR NASAL WASHSODIUM CHLORIDE 2300 MG, SODIUM BICARBONATE 700 MG
NASOCLEAR PLUS DPSSODIUM CHLORIDE 2 %
NASOMIST NASAL DPSSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.65 %W/V
NASOMIST SALINE NASAL SPRAYSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.65 %W/V
NASOWASH SACHSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.02 GM/ML
NASOWASH STARTER KITSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.02 GM/ML
NASOWASHSODIUM CHLORIDE 4 GM
NAZO DPSSODIUM CHLORIDE
NAZONE NASAL DPSSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.65 %
NAZONE SALINE N-DPSSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.65 %W/V
NEO DNS LIQUIDSODIUM CHLORIDE
NEOTOMIC ENEMASODIUM CHLORIDE 15 %W/V, GLYCERIN 15 %W/W
NICEDRIN SYPSODIUM BICARBONATE 178.5 MG, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 46.6 MG, SODIUM CHLORIDE 35.7 MG, POLYETHELENE GLYCOL 13.125 GM
NORMAL SALINE 0.9% W/V INFUSIONSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9 %W/V
NORMAL SALINE 0.90% INFUSIONSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9 %
NORMAL SALINE INFUSIONSODIUM CHLORIDE
NORMAL SALINE LIQUIDSODIUM CHLORIDE
NORMAL SALINESODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9 NAN
NOVOCOOL EYE-DPSBORIC ACID 1.25 %W/V, CHLORBUTOL 0.5 %W/V, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.05 %W/V, ZINC SULFATE 0.12 %W/V, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.056 %W/V
NOZCALM 0.65%W/V NASAL DPSSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.65 %W/V
NOZECLEAR NASAL DPSSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.65 %W/V
NS 3% INFUSIONSODIUM CHLORIDE 3.0 %
NS INFUSIONSODIUM CHLORIDE
OLOMAX EYE-DPSOLOPATADINE 0.1 %W/V, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.05 %W/V
OPTIHIST PLUS EYE DPSBORIC ACID 1.25 %W/V, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.03 %W/V, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.05 %W/V, TETRAHYDROZOLINE 0.01 %W/V
ORS PWDSODIUM CHLORIDE
ORS-LSODIUM CITRATE 580 MG, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 300 MG, SODIUM CHLORIDE 250 MG, CARBOHYDRATE 24 GM, DEXTROSE 5.4 GM
OSMOGEL 5% EYE DPSSODIUM CHLORIDE 5.0 %
OTRINOZ N-INHSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.74 %W/V
OTRINOZ S 0.74% NASAL DPSSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.74 %
OTRIVIN N SPRAYSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.74 %W/V
OTRIVIN S NASAL DROPSSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.74 %W/V
OXUM SYRUPWATER 99.97 %, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.02 %
PD LYTE M INFUSIONSODIUM CHLORIDE 91.0 MG, SODIUM METABISULPHITE 21.0 MG, DEXTROSE 5.0 GM, SODIUM ACETATE 0.28 GM, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 0.0 GM/ML
PEDIALYTEDEXTROSE 22 GM, SODIUM CHLORIDE 3.5 GM, SODIUM CITRATE 2.9 GM
PEGALUP SYPSODIUM BICARBONATE 178.5 MG, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 46.6 MG, SODIUM CHLORIDE 35.7 MG, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 13.125 GM
PEGCLEAR SYPSODIUM BICARBONATE 178.5 MG, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 46.6 MG, SODIUM CHLORIDE 35.7 MG, POLYETHELENE GLYCOL 13.25 GM
PREGNA CRMVITAMIN A 1000 IU, ALOE VERA 10 %W/W, ZINC OXIDE 2 %W/W, VITAMIN E 2.05 %W/W, ALLANTOIN 2.05 %W/W, D-PANTHENOL 2 %W/W, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.1 %W/W, MAGNESIUM 0.6 %W/W
PYONIL GUM PAINT LIQUIDPOTASSIUM IODIDE 2.0 %W/V, THYMOL 0.033 %W/V, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.12 %W/V, IODINE 0.03 %W/V, CHLOROFORM 0.15 %W/V
RALLIDEX IN NS 10GM/0.9GM INFUSIONDEXTRAN 40 10.0 GM, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9 GM
RALLIDEX INFUSIONDEXTROSE 5.0 %W/V, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9 %W/V
REBALANZ SACHETSODIUM CHLORIDE 2.6 GM, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 1.5 GM
RHINE N-DPSSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.65 %W/V
RINGER LACTATE IP POLY INFUSIONCALCIUM CHLORIDE 0.027 GM, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 0.04 GM, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.6 GM, SODIUM LACTATE 0.32 GM
RINGER LACTATEN INFUSIONPOTASSIUM CHLORIDE 40.0 MG, CALCIUM CHLORIDE 27.0 MG, SODIUM LACTATE 0.32 GM, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.6 GM
RL (RINGER LACTATE) 500ML BAXTSODIUM CHLORIDE 600 MG, SODIUM LACTATE 320 MG, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 40 MG, CALCIUM CHLORIDE 0.27 MG/ML
RL INFUSIONSODIUM LACTATE 0.32 GM, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.6 GM, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 0.04 GM, CALCIUM CHLORIDE 0.027 GM
ROFY 25MG TABSODIUM CHLORIDE 25.0 MG
SAFELAX PWDPOLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 14.6 GM, SODIUM BICARBONATE 0.42 GM, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 0.18 GM, DIMETHICONE 0.01 GM, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.36 GM
SAFELAX SACHPOLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 14.6 GM, SODIUM SULPHATE ANHYDROUS 1.42 GM, ACTIVATED DIMETHICONE 0.000584 GM, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.36 GM, SODIUM BICARBONATE 0.42 GM, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 0.18 GM
SALINA NASAL DPSSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.65 %W/V, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE 0.02 %V/V
SALINE N-DPSNORMAL SALINE , SODIUM CHLORIDE
SALTNASE 750MG TABSODIUM CHLORIDE 750.0 MG
SINAREST S NASAL DPSBENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE 0.01 %W/V, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.74 %W/V
SODIUM CHLORIDE NASAL DPSSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.65 %W/V
SODIUM CHLORIDE SOLNDEXTROSE 5.0 %V/V, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9 %
SOLINE 6%W/V OINTSODIUM CHLORIDE 6.0 %W/W
SOLINE EYE DPSSODIUM CHLORIDE 5.0 %W/V
SOLSPRESODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9 %W/V
SOLVIN NASAL SPRAYSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.65 %W/V
STEROFUNDIN ISO INFUSIONSODIUM CHLORIDE 6.8 GM, CALCIUM CHLORIDE 0.37 GM, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 0.3 GM
SUTHIN EYE DPSBORIC ACID 1.25 %, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.05 %, NAPHAZOLINE 0.056 %, HYDROXYPROPYLMETHYLCELLULOSE 0.25 %, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %
SYNVISC-ONE INJSODIUM CHLORIDE 58 MG, HYALURONIC ACID 48 MG
TASTEE Z 450MG TABSODIUM CHLORIDE 450.0 MG
TNA PERI INFUSIONDEXTROSE 30.0 %W/V, SODIUM CHLORIDE 10.0 %W/V
TROMASOL INFUSIONSODIUM CHLORIDE
VILCO INFANT 0.065%W/V/0.001%W/V/0.002%W/V NASAL DPSBENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE 0.001 %W/V, PHENYLEPHRINE 0.002 %W/V, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.065 %W/V
VOLUVEN 6GM/0.9GM SOLNHYDROXYETHYL STARCH 6.0 GM, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9 GM
XYLOREST NS NASAL DPSSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.65 %W/V
ZINBRO S EYE DPSSULPHACETAMIDE 15.0 %W/V, BORIC ACID 1.9 %W/V, CHLORBUTOL 0.5 %W/V, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %W/V, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.1 %W/V
ZINCOREN EYE DPSSULPHACETAMIDE 12.0 %W/V, SODIUM CHLORIDE 1.0 %W/V, BORIC ACID 1.9 %W/V, ZINC SULFATE 0.1 %W/V
ZOAMET S NASAL DPSSODIUM CHLORIDE 0.65 %
ZOLINE EYE DPSBORIC ACID 1.25 %W/V, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.05 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.056 %W/V, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %W/V, HYDROXYPROPYLMETHYLCELLULOSE 0.25 %W/V
ZONEPH EYE DPSBORIC ACID 1.25 %W/V, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.05 %W/V, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %W/V, HYDROXYPROPYLMETHYLCELLULOSE 0.25 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.056 %W/V