Sodium Chloride Injection, Solution
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Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 0.9%, is a medication used for dilution or dissolving intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injections, as recommended by the drug manufacturer. Its dosage is dependent on vehicle concentration, dose, and route of administration. The solution should be inspected for particulate matter and discoloration and only used if clear and seals are intact. It is a single-use injection and must be discarded after use. The medication should not be used for patients with contraindications, and patients should avoid exposure to excessive heat. For a complete list of instructions and precautions, refer to the full prescribing information.*

Sodium Chloride Injection, USP 0.9% is a sterile, isotonic solution used for flushing of indwelling access devices and parenteral injection of drugs. It contains sodium and chloride ions that are essential for maintaining electrolyte balance in the body. The syringe used for injection is made of polypropylene and is not made with natural rubber latex or DEHP. The drug should only be used once and any unused portion should be discarded since reuse may cause injury, illness, or death due to contamination or malfunction of the syringe. Adverse reactions that may occur include air embolization, febrile response, local tenderness, tissue necrosis, and venous thrombosis. The drug may not be compatible with some drugs or injections. The solution should not be used if discolored, cloudy, hazy, or contains a precipitate, or if the syringe is damaged.*

This is a description of a product with the NDC code 64253-202-30, which is a pack of 60 syringes containing 10 mL of sterile diluent solution. The solution comprises 0.9% sodium chloride injection, USP with 9 mg of sodium chloride per mL of water for injection. The product is non-pyrogenic, does not contain natural rubber latex or preservatives, and is for single use only. This product is recommended to be stored at 25°C (77°F) with excursions permitted to 15° - 30°C (59°- 86°F), but not to be frozen. The usual dose should be seen on the package insert, and the product should not be used if the solution is discolored, cloudy, hazy, or contains a precipitate. The manufacturer of this product is Medefil, Inc., based in Glendale Heights, IL 60139.*

This is a prescription-only product that comes in a 12 mL syringe with a 10 mL fill of Sodium Chloride Injection USP 0.9%. It does not contain natural rubber latex or preservatives and is intended for use as a sterile diluent. Each mL contains 9 mg Sodium Chloride, USP in Water for Injection. It is sterile and nonpyrogenic and should be discarded after a single use with any unused portion. Unfortunately, there is not enough information to determine what the product is to be used for or what the NDC or MSD-0230 references are.*