Therapeutic Segment:  Electrolytes

Generic Name:  0.45% Sodium Chloride Intravenous Infusion U.S.P.

Clinical Indication:

LAKSOL NS 1/2 (0.45 % sodium chloride Injection USP) is a crystalloid fluid administered via an intravenous solution. Its indications include both adult and pediatric populations as sources of hydration and electrolyte disturbances.

The following are primary indications:

• For a low level of body fluids, parenteral maintenance of fluids 
• For a low level of body fluids and your blood sodium level is abnormally low (hypotonic dehydration)
• For a low blood chloride level and your blood is very alkaline (hypochloraemic alkalosis)
• For lost sodium or chloride
• As Vehicle or diluent of compatible drugs for parenteral administration

            This solution is also used:

• For immediate replenishment of blood volume after one has lost blood,
• As a vehicle to deliver other electrolytes or medicinal products,
• For treatment of wounds and moistening of wound tamponades and dressings.

Available as:

IV Drip

• 500ml