Sodium Chloride oral prep
Indications
Sodium Chloride oral prep is used for:
Treatment and prophylaxis of Sodium Chloride deficiency.
Adult Dose
Adults
Tablet
For prophylaxis 8-16 tablets per day.
For treatment dosage to be adjusted to individual needs up to a maximum of 40 tablets per day in case of severe salt depletion.
For control of muscle cramps during routine maintenance haemodialysis usually 20-32 tablets per dialysis.
In some cases of chronic renal salt-wasting, up to 40 tablets per day may be required with appropriate fluid intake.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Dosage adjustment may be necessary.
Administration
Tablet should be swallowed whole with water (approx. 70 ml per tablet where kidney function is normal to avoid hypernatremia), and not chewed.
Contra Indications
Sodium Chloride is contra-indicated in any situation where salt retention is undesirable, such as edema, heart disease, cardiac decompensation and primary or secondary aldosteronism; or where therapy is being given to produce salt and water loss.
Precautions
Hypertension, heart failure, peripheral or pulmonary oedema, impaired renal function, liver cirrhosis, preeclampsia. Preganancy & Lactation.
Maintain adequate water intake.
Pregnancy-Lactation
US FDA Pregnancy category C
Interactions
May affect serum concentrations of lithium.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Sodium Chloride oral prep :
Hypernatraemia; thirst, reduced salivation and lachrymation, fever, tachycardia, hypertension, headache, dizziness, restlessness, irritability and weakness.