Sterile Saline

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

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Sterile Saline Solution

For Animal Use Only

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. Because this solution is isotonic with body fluids, it may also be used as a solvent or diluent for antibiotics and other pharmaceuticals and biologicals where compatible, and for washing mucous membranes and other tissue surfaces.

CAUTION: This product contains no preservatives. Use entire contents when first opened. Discard any unused solution.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: 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. When used as a solvent or diluent for pharmaceuticals and biologicals, follow manufacturer's directions.

COMPOSITION: Each 100 mL of sterile aqueous solution contains:

Sodium Chloride ....................................... 0.9 g

Milliequivalents per liter

Cations

Sodium ....................................... 154 mEq/L

Anions

Chloride ..................................... 154 mEq/L

Total osmolarity is 308 milliosmoles per liter.

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