ISOTONISCHE Saline solution Fresenius freeflex, 20X500 ml

Instructions for use of the isotonic saline solution

The isotonic saline solution serves as a plasma-isotonic fluid replacement for hypotonic and isotonic dehydration.It can also be used as a short-term intravascular volume replacement, as a carrier solution for electrolyte concentrates and compatible medications, and to moisten dressings.No prescription is required for this product.

Area of application

This medicine is a potassium-free 0.9% sodium chloride solution for infusion.It is used as a plasma isotonic fluid replacement for loss of body fluid through hypotonic dehydration, in which water and salt are lost in increased quantities, or isotonic dehydration, in which water and salt are lost in equal proportions.It can also be used as a short-term intravascular volume replacement, as a carrier solution for electrolyte concentrates and compatible medications, and to moisten dressings.If you don't feel better or even feel worse, contact your doctor.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

The solution contains 2.25 g sodium chloride, 38.5 mmol sodium ions and 38.5 mmol chloride ions.The excipients included are sodium hydroxide, concentrated hydrochloric acid and water for injection purposes.

Contraindications

The medicine must not be used if you are hypersensitive to sodium chloride or any of the other ingredients of the medicine or if you suffer from overhydration (hyperhydration states).

Dosage

Always use this medicine exactly as described.The dosage usually depends on the fluid and electrolyte requirements, which are around 40 ml per kilogram of body weight per day or around 6 mmol sodium per kilogram of body weight per day.The maximum daily dose is also determined by fluid and electrolyte needs.For adults, a guideline value of 3 - 6 mmol sodium per kilogram of body weight per day applies.For children, the guideline value is 3 - 5 mmol sodium per kilogram of body weight per day.The maximum infusion rate depends on the clinical situation.

Intake

This medicine is given through the veins (intravenous use).It can also be used to prepare preparations for injection or infusion by dissolving and diluting medicines immediately before use.The dosage, duration of use and routes of administration depend on the relevant information for the diluted or dissolved drug.

Patient information

Particular caution is required in the case of reduced potassium levels in the blood, increased sodium levels in the blood, increased chloride levels in the blood and in diseases that require restricted sodium intake, such as heart failure, tissue swelling, fluid accumulation in the lungs, high blood pressure, severe kidney dysfunction or pregnancy-related disease states with high blood pressure, cramps and fluid accumulation in the tissues.Depending on the volume administered and the patient's condition, electrolyte and fluid status checks may be necessary.The medicine is suitable for adults and children.It has no influence on the ability to drive or use machines.

Pregnancy

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.There are no concerns about use during pregnancy and breastfeeding if the treatment is appropriate.

Advice from our pharmacists

In general, we are happy to supply you with our products in normal household quantities with a maximum of 15 packs per quarter.As part of medication safety, we reserve the right to set separate maximum quantities for certain medications.This is particularly true for products that are only used for a short time or have an increased potential for overdose.