Hypertonic Saline 7.2 %

Bimeda Inc., Division of Cross Vetpharm Group
Bimeda Inc., Division of Cross Vetpharm Group

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Hypertonic Saline Solution 7.2%

Sterile - Preservative Free

NOT FOR USE IN HUMANS

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Caution: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Net Contents: 1000 mL

Uses

INDICATIONS: For use in replacement therapy of sodium, chloride and water which may become depleted in many diseases.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: 50 to 100 mL per lb bodyweight. Warm to body temperature and administer slowly by intravenous or subcutaneous injection. The amount and rate of administration must be judged by the veterinarian in relation to the condition being treated and the clinical response of the animal, being careful to avoid overhydration.

COMPOSITION:

Each 100 mL of sterile aqueous solution contains:

Sodium Chloride.................................................7.2 g

Milliequivalents per liter :

Cations Sodium.......................................1232 mEq/L

Anions Chloride......................................1232 mEq/L

Total osmolarity is 2464 milliosmoles per litter.

CAUTION:

This product contains no preservatives. Do not use if solution is not clear. Use entire contents when first opened. Discard any unused solution.

STORAGE:

Store between 15^° C - 30^° C (59^°F - 86^°F).