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Sodium chloride

Generic Name
Sodium chloride
Brand Names
Amphenol-40, As 3, Bi-peglyte, Bicart, Bss, Bss Ophthalmic Solution, Cardioplegic, Citrasate, Clinimix E 2.75/5, Colyte, Corvatrol, Dextrose and Electrolyte No. 75, Dianeal, Dianeal Low Calcium 1.5, Dianeal Pd-2/1.5, Extraneal, Eye Stream, Gavilyte-C, Gavilyte-G, Gavilyte-H and Bisacodyl, Gavilyte-N, Golytely, H.E.L.P.bicel, Hemosate Ultra, Hespan, Hizentra, Hyperlyte, Intersol, Isolyte S, Isolyte S pH 7.4, Isoplate, Lactate 1-2-3, Lactated Ringers, Menopur, Moviprep, Muro 128, Naturalyte, Normosol-M, Normosol-R, Nulytely, Nxstage Pureflow, P-Care M, P-Care MG, P-care, P-care X, Peglyte, Phoxillum, Physiolyte, Physioneal 40, Physiosol, Plasma-lyte, Plasma-lyte 148, Plasma-lyte 148 In 5 % Dextrose, Plasma-lyte R, Plasmalyte A, Plegisol, Plenvu, Prismasol, Procalamine 3, Ringers, Sag-M, Sclerodex, Suflave, Tis-U-sol
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
ClNa
CAS Number
7647-14-5
Unique Ingredient Identifier
451W47IQ8X

Overview

Sodium chloride, also known as salt, common salt, table salt or halite, is an ionic compound with the chemical formula NaCl, representing a 1:1 ratio of sodium and chloride ions. Sodium chloride is the primary salt in seawater and in the extracellular fluid of many multicellular organisms. It is listed on the World Health Organization Model List of Essential Medicines.

Indication

This intravenous solution is indicated for use in adults and pediatric patients as a source of electrolytes and water for hydration. Also, designed for use as a diluent and delivery system for intermittent intravenous administration of compatible drug additives.

Associated Conditions

  • Allergic Rhinitis (AR)
  • Corneal Edema
  • Dehydration
  • Dehydration Hypertonic
  • Fluid Loss
  • Hemodilution
  • Hypokalemia
  • Hyponatremia
  • Hypotonic Dehydration
  • Hypovolaemia
  • Increase in Intracranial Pressure (ICP)
  • Increased Intra Ocular Pressure (IOP)
  • Inflammation of the Nasal Mucosa
  • Isotonic Dehydration
  • Metabolic Acidosis
  • Nasal Congestion
  • Nasal irritation
  • Oliguria caused by Acute Renal Failure (ARF)
  • Potassium deficiency
  • Sinusitis
  • Skin Irritation
  • Sodium Depletion
  • Dryness of the nose
  • Hypochloremic state
  • Mild Metabolic acidosis
  • Mild, moderate Metabolic Acidosis

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2025/07/14
Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
2025/07/08
Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
2025/03/12
Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
2024/10/02
Phase 4
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
2024/07/10
Phase 4
Completed
Haseki Training and Research Hospital
2024/03/12
Phase 2
Recruiting
Gabriella Milos
2024/03/08
Phase 1
Active, not recruiting
Martin Blomberg Jensen
2023/11/02
Phase 4
Completed
Linkoeping University
2022/11/21
Phase 2
Active, not recruiting
2022/11/08
Phase 1
Withdrawn
Wuhan Rhegen Biotechnology Co., Ltd.

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
0338-0190
IRRIGATION
800 mg in 100 mL
2/21/2014
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
0338-0085
INTRAVENOUS
450 mg in 100 mL
8/22/2019
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
65219-153
INTRAVENOUS
2.25 g in 1000 mL
3/2/2017
Bestmade Natural Products
82969-3027
ORAL
6 [hp_X] in 6 [hp_X]
1/22/2025
Baxter Healthcare Company
0338-0210
INTRAVENOUS
205 mg in 100 mL
9/21/2020
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
0338-0210
INTRAVENOUS
205 mg in 100 mL
9/21/2020
ICU Medical Inc.
0990-7925
INTRAVENOUS
0.3 g in 100 mL
10/18/2021
IT3 Medical LLC
70529-021
INTRAVENOUS
9 mg in 1 mL
6/13/2018
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
0338-0117
INTRAVENOUS
600 mg in 100 mL
10/9/2019
Laboratorios Alfa SRL
72483-303
INTRAVENOUS
9 mg in 1 mL
6/6/2025

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
ACID CONCENTRATE RZ119C
genpharm ulc
N/A
Liquid - Haemodialysis
263 G / L
12/31/1995
ACID CONCENTRATE RO4137
genpharm ulc
N/A
Liquid - Haemodialysis
226 G / L
12/31/1995
SINIX
terra botanica products ltd.
02233367
Liquid - Oral
30 X
5/25/1998
SALINE NASAL MIST - LIQ NAS - 0.90%
wes pak products ltd.
02186039
Liquid - Nasal
.9 %
1/14/1998
4.25% TRAVASOL AMINO ACID INJECTION WITH ELECTROLYTES IN 10% DEXTROSE
baxter corporation clintec nutrition division
N/A
Solution - Intravenous
77 MG / 100 ML
12/31/1996
SB 1000
renal systems, division of minntech corp.
00678783
Liquid - Haemodialysis
172.2 G / L
12/31/1985
5% DEXTROSE AND 0.45% SODIUM CHLORIDE
ICU Medical Canada Inc
00038903
Solution - Intravenous
4.5 MG / ML
12/31/1951
ACID CONCENTRATE RZ254C
genpharm ulc
02178389
Liquid - Haemodialysis
263 G / L
12/31/1995
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 40 MEQ IN 5% DEXTROSE AND 0.45% SODIUM CHLORIDE
ICU Medical Canada Inc
00603244
Solution - Intravenous
0.45 G / 100 ML
12/31/1983
ACID CONCENTRATE D12303
althin biopharm inc.
02217627
Liquid - Haemodialysis
263 G / L
12/31/1996

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Prescription Type
Status
No CIMA AEMPS (Spain) approvals found for this drug.

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
License Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
License Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug.

Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug.

UK EMC Drug Information

Medicine Name
MA Holder
MA Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Active Ingredient
Authorization Date
No UK EMC drug information found for this drug.

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