Sodium Chloride

DRUG INFORMATION

  ADULT
    - As required for irrigation. When used as a diluent, or vehicle for other drugs,
      the drug manufacturer’s recommendations should be followed. Some additives may be
      incompatible. Consult with pharmacist. When introducing additives, use aseptic
      techniques. Mix thoroughly. Do not store. Solutions should be inspected visually
      for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever
      solution and container permits.
      Source: US FDA label for sodium chloride (Sodium Chloride), section 'dosage and
      administration', retrieved 2026-08-29

  CHILD
    - The safety and effectiveness of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Irrigation USP in pediatric
      patients have not been established. Its limited use in pediatric patients has been
      inadequate to fully define proper dosage and limitations for use.
      Source: US FDA label for sodium chloride (Sodium Chloride), section 'pediatric
      use', retrieved 2026-08-29

  RENAL IMPAIRMENT
    - No kidney-impairment dose in this label. Not a statement that none is needed.
      Source: Read and found silent: the US FDA label for sodium chloride (Sodium
      Chloride), retrieved 2026-08-29

  HEPATIC IMPAIRMENT
    - No liver-impairment dose in this label. Not a statement that none is needed.
      Source: Read and found silent: the US FDA label for sodium chloride (Sodium
      Chloride), retrieved 2026-08-29

  PREGNANCY
    - – Teratogenic Effects Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with
      0.9% Sodium Chloride Irrigation USP.
      Source: US FDA label for sodium chloride (Sodium Chloride), section 'pregnancy',
      retrieved 2026-08-29
    - It is also not known whether 0.9% Sodium Chloride Irrigation USP can cause fetal
      harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity.
      0.9% Sodium Chloride Irrigation USP should be given to a pregnant woman only if
      clearly needed.
      Source: US FDA label for sodium chloride (Sodium Chloride), section 'pregnancy',
      retrieved 2026-08-29

  BREASTFEEDING   [ CAUTION ]
    The label allows it only when the benefit is judged to outweigh the risk. Read the
      quote below.
    - It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk.
      Source: US FDA label for sodium chloride (Sodium Chloride), section 'nursing
      mothers', retrieved 2026-08-29
    - Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when
      0.9% Sodium Chloride Irrigation USP is administered to a nursing woman.
      Source: US FDA label for sodium chloride (Sodium Chloride), section 'nursing
      mothers', retrieved 2026-08-29