{"id":18724,"date":"2022-02-22T17:58:58","date_gmt":"2022-02-22T17:58:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=18724"},"modified":"2022-02-23T10:52:42","modified_gmt":"2022-02-23T10:52:42","slug":"sodium-chloride-b-braun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/sodium-chloride-b-braun\/","title":{"rendered":"Sodium chloride B. Braun &#8211; Sodium chloride uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>9 mg \/ ml&nbsp;solution&nbsp;for infusion<br>sodium chloride<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Sodium Chloride B. Braun is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine is a sodium chloride solution given to you through a tube in a vein (&nbsp;intravenous&nbsp;drip).&nbsp;The drug contains a concentration of sodium chloride that is similar to the concentration of salts in your blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sodium chloride B. Braun is used to restore the fluid and electrolyte balance in the body after salt and fluid losses (dehydration) caused by e.g.&nbsp;severe vomiting or diarrhea, hot weather, extreme sweating, burns or permanent sores, kidney disease or through&nbsp;fistulas&nbsp;or serous cavities.<\/li><li>Sodium chloride B. Braun can be used as a short-term replacement in case of blood loss.<\/li><li>Your doctor may also&nbsp;prescribe&nbsp;Sodium Chloride B. Braun for reconstitution or dilution of other medicines included in your treatment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sodium chloride contained in Sodium Chloride B. Braun may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professionals if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you use Sodium Chloride B. Braun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Sodium Chloride B. Braun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have too much fluid in your body (overhydration)<\/li><li>if you have been informed that the level of&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;or chloride in your blood is significantly elevated (severe&nbsp;hypernatremia&nbsp;or severe&nbsp;hyperchloraemia&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or nurse before using Sodium Chloride B. Braun if you have any of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>abnormally low level of&nbsp;potassium&nbsp;in the blood (&nbsp;hypokalaemia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>abnormally high level of&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;in the blood (&nbsp;hypernatremia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>abnormally high level of chloride in the blood (&nbsp;hyperchloraemia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>any disease that requires you to limit your intake of&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;, such as heart disease (&nbsp;heart failure&nbsp;), severe kidney disease (severe kidney function), swollen&nbsp;tissue&nbsp;due to accumulation of fluid in the&nbsp;tissues&nbsp;, water in the lungs (&nbsp;pulmonary edema&nbsp;), high&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;(&nbsp;hypertension&nbsp;) ) or&nbsp;preeclampsia&nbsp;, a disease that can occur during pregnancy and causes high&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;, cramps and swelling (&nbsp;edema&nbsp;)<\/li><li>a disease in which the adrenal glands produce too much of a&nbsp;hormone&nbsp;called&nbsp;aldosterone&nbsp;(hyperaldosteronism).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While you are receiving this medicine, your\u00a0serum\u00a0electrolyte concentrations, fluid balance, and\u00a0acid-base balance will\u00a0be checked from time to time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If rapid&nbsp;infusion&nbsp;of the solution is required, your heart and lung function will be monitored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prevent brain damage (osmotic demyelinating syndrome), your doctor will make sure that the increase in sodium levels in your blood does not increase too quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the solution is used as a vehicle solution (carrier) for other&nbsp;electrolytes&nbsp;or medicines, your doctor will consider the safety information for the medicine to be dissolved or diluted in Sodium Chloride B. Braun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Premature or full-term infants can retain too much&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;due to undeveloped kidney function.&nbsp;Repeated&nbsp;infusions&nbsp;of sodium chloride should therefore only be given by your doctor after your&nbsp;serum&nbsp;sodium concentration has been determined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other drugs and Sodium chloride B. Braun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will take special care if you are taking medicines that cause the body to retain\u00a0sodium\u00a0(eg\u00a0corticosteroids,\u00a0corticotropins,\u00a0or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) as these may cause fluid to accumulate in body tissues (\u00a0edema\u00a0).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Particular caution will be exercised if you have\u00a0preeclampsia, a disease that can occur during pregnancy and that causes high\u00a0blood pressure, seizures, and swelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sodium chloride B. Braun can be used during breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sodium chloride B. Braun does not affect the ability to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Sodium Chloride B. Braun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine is for&nbsp;intravenous&nbsp;use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dosage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adults<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The amount of medicine you receive depends on your need for water and salts (&nbsp;electrolytes&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Maximum dose:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will gain up to 40 ml per kg of body weight per day.&nbsp;This means that you get up to 6 mmol&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;per kg body weight per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E.g.\u00a0fever, diarrhea, or vomiting, the doctor will compensate the additional losses according to the volume and composition of the lost fluids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rate at which the medicine is given depends on your need for water and salts (&nbsp;electrolytes&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elderly people will be closely monitored.&nbsp;In the elderly, the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;may need to be adjusted to avoid circulatory and renal problems caused by fluid supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of\u00a0an urgent\u00a0need for volume replacement in case of blood loss, the solution can in exceptional cases be given quickly by pressure infusion.\u00a0In such cases, all air will be carefully removed from containers and tubing before starting an\u00a0infusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use for children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctor will determine the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;individually for your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Sodium Chloride B. Braun than you should&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Overdose can lead to abnormally high fluid and abnormally high levels of\u00a0sodium\u00a0and chloride in the blood, accumulation of fluid in\u00a0tissues\u00a0(\u00a0edema\u00a0), and\/or high levels of acidic substances in the blood (the blood becomes acidic).\u00a0The first signs of overdose may be thirst, confusion, sweating, headache, weakness, drowsiness, or high heart rate (palpitations).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the sodium concentration increases too fast, the brain can be damaged (osmotic demyelinating syndrome).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In such cases, the\u00a0infusion\u00a0will be stopped immediately.\u00a0You can also get\u00a0diuretics\u00a0to increase urine output.\u00a0The electrolyte concentration in your blood will be monitored continuously.\u00a0The doctor decides on any additional medicines or measures to normalize the electrolyte concentration, the water balance, and\u00a0the acid-base balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>central pontine myelinolysis (a disorder of the&nbsp;central nervous system&nbsp;that can be severe or life-threatening).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>excess fluid, too much&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;in the blood (if your heart and \/ or kidneys are not working properly) or too much acid in the blood.<\/li><li>swelling of the veins (blood clot), reaction, pain, irritation, venous inflammation and \/ or&nbsp;infection&nbsp;at the injection site, that the medicine is not injected into a vein but into the surrounding&nbsp;tissue&nbsp;(extravasation) (&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;caused by the way the medicine is given).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Sodium Chloride B. Braun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the bottle and the outer carton after EXP.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine if the solution looks cloudy or colored, if the solution contains particles or if the package leaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The solution should be used immediately after opening the package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The packages are for single use only.&nbsp;Dispose of the packaging and any unused contents after use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>After dilution or admixture of additives<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From a\u00a0microbiological\u00a0point of view, the product should be used immediately.\u00a0If not used immediately, in-use storage times and conditions before use is the responsibility of the user and would normally not be longer than 24 hours at 2-8 \u00b0 C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is sodium chloride.&nbsp;1000 ml of solution contains 9.0 g of sodium chloride.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are water for injections<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sodium chloride B. Braun is a clear, colorless solution of sodium chloride in water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Available in the following packages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plastic packaging (Ecoflac plus): 20&#215;50 ml, 20&#215;100 ml, 10&#215;250 ml, 10&#215;500 ml, 10&#215;1000 ml<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>B. Braun Melsungen AG<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carl-Braun-Strasse 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>34212 Melsungen, Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Postal address:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>34209 Melsungen, Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B. Braun Melsungen AG<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carl-Braun-Strasse 1,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>34212 Melsungen, Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B. Braun Medical SA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carreterra de Terrassa 121<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>08191 Rubi, Barcelona, \u200b\u200bSpain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B. Braun Avitum AG<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Schwarzenberger Weg 73-79<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>34212 Melsungen, Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Local representative:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B. Braun Medical AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 110<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>182 12 Dandery<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This medicine is a sodium chloride solution given to you through a tube in a vein ( intravenous drip). 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