Sodium Chloride 0.9 g/100 ml B. Braun Vet Care Solution for Infusion for Cattle, Horse, Sheep, Goat, Pig, Dog and Cat

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate)

Active ingredient:

Sodium Chloride

Available from:

B. Braun Melsungen AG

ATC code:

QB05BB01

INN (International Name):

Sodium Chloride

Pharmaceutical form:

Solution for infusion

Prescription type:

POM-V - Prescription Only Medicine – Veterinarian

Therapeutic group:

Cats, Cattle, Dogs, Goats, Horses, Pigs, Sheep

Therapeutic area:

Replacement Agent

Authorization status:

Authorized

Authorization date:

2013-10-15

Summary of Product characteristics

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SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1.
NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Sodium Chloride 0.9 g/100 ml B. Braun Vet Care
solution for infusion for cattle, horses, sheep, goats, pigs, dogs and
cats
2.
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Each of 100 ml contains:
ACTIVE SUBSTANCE:
Sodium chloride
0.9 g
EXCIPIENT:
QUALITATIVE COMPOSITION OF EXCIPIENTS AND OTHER CONSTITUENTS
SOLVENT:
Water for injection
Clear and colourless solution, free from particles.
Electrolyte concentration
Sodium
154 mmol/l
Chloride
154 mmol/l
Theoretical osmolarity
308 mOsm/l
pH
4.5 – 7.0
3.
CLINICAL INFORMATION
3.1
TARGET SPECIES
Cattle, horses, sheep, goats, pigs, dogs and cats.
3.2
INDICATIONS FOR USE FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES
The veterinary medicinal product is used in the target species in the
following
situations:
- States of dehydration and hypovolaemia
- Deficiency of sodium (hyponatraemia) and chloride (hypochloraemia)
- Hypochloraemic alkalosis management
- Vehicle solution for compatible drugs
- External use for wound irrigation and moistening of compresses
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3.3
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not use in animals with:
- Hypertonic dehydration
- Hypernatraemia
- Hyperchloraemia
- Hyperhydration
- Acidosis
- Syndrome of oedema and ascites
- In cases when sodium restriction is indicated
3.4
SPECIAL WARNINGS
None.
3.5
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
Use with caution in animals with cardiac or renal impairment as sodium
overload may
occur. The maximum infusion rate should be decreased in the presence
of cardiac,
renal and pulmonary disease.
Use with caution post surgery/trauma as sodium excretion may be
impaired.
Use with caution in animals with hypokalaemia.
Serum electrolyte levels, water and acid-base balance and the clinical
condition of
the animal should be closely monitored during the treatment in order
to prevent
overdose, particularly in cases of renal or metabolic changes.
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