Saline Water Injection

Saline Water Injection contains purified sodium chloride (salt) solution. Saline Water Injection is used for the treatment of electrolyte imbalance due to dehydration and salt depletion. It is also used as diluent for many medicines which is to be given parenterally.

Saline Water Injection works by restoring the fluid imbalance and restoring salt and fluid levels in the body.

Dosage

Overdose

An overdose is unlikely as it will be given to you by a doctor/nurse. However, accidental overdose can lead to fluid and salt imbalance.

Missed a Dose

Missing a dose is unlikely as you will be closely monitored in a healthcare setup.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Saline Water Injection is an isotonic solution, which means it has the same salt concentration as our body cells. It helps the body restore normal salt and water levels.

Directions for Use

Saline Water Injection is adminsterd by a medical professional in a healthcare set up.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I get tremors after I have been given Saline Water Injection?

There is limited safety information available. Use should be avoided unless considered essential.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Saline Water Injection while breastfeeding?

Saline Water Injection can be used during breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have been given Saline Water Injection?

There is no information on the effects of Saline Water Injection on the ability to operate an automobile or other heavy machinery.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Saline Water Injection?

There is limited information available on the interaction of this infusion with alcohol.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have fluid retention, excess salt levels in your body.
• You have kidney, liver function problems, heart failure, high blood pressure.
• You have acidosis (excess of acid in your body), increased pressure in the brain or bleeding in the brain.
• You have increased levels of certain hormones, chlorine or sodium in your body.

Contraindications

If you are allergic to any component of Saline Water Injection. If you have excess fluid in your body or sodium or fluid retention. If you are suffering from oedema (swelling due to excess fluid in the body). If you are suffering from cardiac failure. If you have an increased level of sodium or chloride in your body.

Side effects

• Injection site pain, swelling
• Low blood pressure
• Rash, itching

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Inform your doctor well in advance about all medicines you are taking before initiating the Injection.

Storage and disposal

• Store it as mentioned on the bottle.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Any special precautions before giving this infusion to the elderly?

Elderly patients are more likely to have heart, kidney, liver or metabolic disorders. All body functions and disease status should be taken into consideration before initiating infusion and deciding the volume/rate of infusion in the elderly.

What are the side effects of Saline Water Injection?

Injection site pain, swelling, low blood pressure, rash, itching are a few side effects that can be seen during the treatment with Saline Water Injection. However, these symptoms are usually mild and resolve on their own. Also, not everyone experiences the same.

What is the dose of Saline Water Injection?

Saline Water Injection will be given to you by a nurse or doctor in a healthcare set-up or clinic. The doctor will decide the dose. Do not self-inject.