INDICATIONS AS AT 01 JAN 1991 : Normal saline can be used as the vehicle for many parenteral drugs and as an electrolyte replenisher for maintenance or replacement of deficits of extracellular fluid. It can also be used as a sterile irrigation medium.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Subcutaneous.
This medicine is injected, usually with a short needle or pen-like device, into the fat just beneath the skin.
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Clear, colourless solution
Do I need a prescription?
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for this medicine. You can ask your pharmacist.This medicine is
Not Scheduled.
INDICATIONS AS AT 01 JAN 1991 : Normal saline can be used as the vehicle for many parenteral drugs and as an electrolyte replenisher for maintenance or replacement of deficits of extracellular fluid. It can also be used as a sterile irrigation medium.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Subcutaneous.
This medicine is injected, usually with a short needle or pen-like device, into the fat just beneath the skin.
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Clear, colourless solution
Do I need a prescription?
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for this medicine. You can ask your pharmacist.This medicine is
Not Scheduled.
INDICATIONS AS AT 01 JAN 1991 : Normal saline can be used as the vehicle for many parenteral drugs and as an electrolyte replenisher for maintenance or replacement of deficits of extracellular fluid. It can also be used as a sterile irrigation medium.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Subcutaneous.
This medicine is injected, usually with a short needle or pen-like device, into the fat just beneath the skin.
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Clear, colourless solution
Do I need a prescription?
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for this medicine. You can ask your pharmacist.This medicine is
Not Scheduled.
INDICATIONS AS AT 01 JAN 1991 : Prophylaxis of heat prostration or muscle cramps, chloride deficiency due to diuresis or salt restriction, prevention or treatment of extracellular volume depletion. Parenteral - 0.9% (Isotonic) NaCl is used to restore sodium and chloride losses; to dilute or dissolve drugs for IV, IM or SC use, flushing of IV catheters; extracellular fluid replacement; priming solution for hemodialysis; initiate and terminate blood transfusions so red blood cells will not hemolyze; metabolic alkalosis when there is fluid loss and mild sodium depletion. Topical or irrigation - relief of inflamed, dry or crusted nasal membranes or as a topical irrigating or flush solution.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Subcutaneous.
This medicine is injected, usually with a short needle or pen-like device, into the fat just beneath the skin.
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Clear, colourless solution, practically free from visible particles.
Do I need a prescription?
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for this medicine. You can ask your pharmacist.This medicine is
Not Scheduled.
INDICATIONS AS AT 01 JANUARY 1991 : As an additive to parenteral fluids in patients who have specific electrolyte needs for sodium or chloride ions. As a sclerosing agent for small symptomatic varicose veins.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous Infusion.
Store below 30 degrees Celsius
Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Clear, colourless solution, practically free from visible particles.
Do I need a prescription?
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for this medicine. You can ask your pharmacist.This medicine is
Not Scheduled.
INDICATIONS AS AT 01 JAN 1991 : As an additive to parenteral fluids in patients who have specific electrolyte needs for sodium or chloride ions. As a sclerosing agent for small symptomatic varicose veins.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous.
This medicine or fluids is given through a needle or tube (catheter) inserted into a vein.
Store below 30 degrees Celsius
Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Clear colourless solution
Do I need a prescription?
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for this medicine. You can ask your pharmacist.This medicine is
Not Scheduled.
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INDICATIONS AS AT 01 JAN 1991 : Prophylaxis of heat prostration or muscle cramps, chloride deficiency due to diuresis or salt restriction, prevention or treatment of extracellular volume depletion. Parenteral - 0.9% (Isotonic) NaCl is used to restore sodium and chloride losses; to dilute or dissolve drugs for IV, IM or SC use, flushing of IV catheters; extracellular fluid replacement; priming solution for hemodialysis; initiate and terminate blood transfusions so red blood cells will not hemolyze; metabolic alkalosis when there is fluid loss and mild sodium depletion. Topical or irrigation - relief of inflamed, dry or crusted nasal membranes or as a topical irrigating or flush solution.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Subcutaneous.
This medicine is injected, usually with a short needle or pen-like device, into the fat just beneath the skin.
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Clear, colourless solution, practically free from visible particles.
Do I need a prescription?
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for this medicine. You can ask your pharmacist.This medicine is
Not Scheduled.
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