Sodium Chloride Saline Injection IP (0.9% W/V)

Description

Sodium Chloride Injection,is a sterile, nonpyrogenic solution for fluid and electrolyte replenishment in single dose containers for intravenous administration. It contains no antimicrobial agents. The nominal pH is 5.5 (4.5 to 7.0). Composition, osmolarity, and ionic concentration are shown below:

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, contains 9 g/L Sodium Chloride (sodium chloride injection),(NaCl) with an osmolarity of 308 mOsmol/L (calc). It contains 154 mEq/L sodium and 154 mEq/L chloride.

The flexible container is made with non-latex plastic materials specially designed for a wide range of parenteral drugs including those requiring delivery in containers made of polyolefins or polypropylene.

Normal saline can be used safely for root canal irrigation as there will be no pain if absorbed accidentally in periapical area when compared with sodium hypochlorite without compromising the post operative outcome of root-canal treatment. Normal saline is also used as a sterile irrigation solution during surgical guttering of the bone when surgically removing the third molar or performing any bony surgery with rotary instruments.

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