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Description

Sodium Chloride Injection, 10 mL, is a sterile, parenteral solution packaged in a flip-top plastic vial designed for ease of use and safety. This solution is intended exclusively for the purpose of diluting or dissolving drugs to be administered through intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injection.

The vial is made from a semi-rigid polyolefin material, which provides a robust and reliable container for the sodium chloride solution. This material is specially formulated to maintain the integrity of the solution, offering resistance to chemical interactions that might compromise the solution's efficacy.

This sodium chloride solution is essential in medical settings where precise drug preparation is required. It serves as a critical component in various clinical applications, including reconstitution of medications and fluid replacement therapies.

The 10 mL vial size is suitable for single-use or small-scale dilution needs, making it a versatile choice for healthcare professionals. The use of this solution must adhere to specific guidelines to ensure safe and effective drug administration, reflecting its role in supporting accurate and controlled medical interventions.

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Sodium Chloride 0.9% is a sterile non-pyrogenic isotonic solution of normal saline in water. It is supplied in a 10 ml vial. Each ml contains 9 mg of sodium chloride and 9 mg of benzyl alcohol as a preservative to cease bacterial growth. The constituents also include hydrochloric acid to adjust the pH. The multiple-dose flip-top vial is for multiple withdrawals for the dilution of medications. It is a parenteral preparation used for the purpose of dilution or dissolution of drugs for IV, IM, or Subcutaneous injection. The volume of dissolution depends on the concentration of a vehicle, dose, and route of administration, as suggested by the physician.

As it contains benzyl alcohol as a preservative, it must not be given to the neonatal population due to the potential of this component toxicity in neonates. Febrile response, Tissue necrosis, infection at the injection site, and local tenderness are the possible adverse effects. Bacteriostatic sodium chloride 0.9% is a parenteral preparation that doesn’t cause a threat of fluid overload except in infants.