Sodium Chloride 0.9 % w/v and Glucose 5% w/v solution
Sodium Chloride is indicated for
Treatment of sodium depletion, extracellular dehydration or hypovolaemia in cases where supply of water and carbohydrates is required due to restriction of the intake of fluids and electrolytes by normal routes.
Adults, older patients and adolescents (age 12 years and over): The recommended dosage is: 500 ml to 3 L/24h
Administration rate:
The infusion rate is usually 40 ml/kg/24h and should not exceed the patient's glucose oxidation capacities in order to avoid hyperglycaemia. Therefore the maximum acute administration rate is 5 mg/kg/min.
Method of administration
The administration is performed by intravenous infusion.
Sodium chloride 0.9% w/v and Glucose 5% w/v solution is isotonic and hyperosmolar, due to the glucose content. It has an approximate osmolarity of 585 mOsmol/l.
