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Sodium Chloride Injection Hospira Prescribing Information

Package insert / product label
Dosage form: injection, solution
Drug classes: Minerals and electrolytes, Miscellaneous respiratory agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 25, 2024.

Injection, USP

Carpuject™ with Luer Lock
Fliptop Plastic Vial
LifeShield™ Fliptop Plastic Vial

Preservative-Free

Hospira logo

Rx only

Sodium Chloride Injection Hospira Description

This preparation is designed solely for parenteral use only after addition of drugs that require dilution or must be dissolved in an aqueous vehicle prior to injection.

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP is a sterile, nonpyrogenic, isotonic solution of sodium chloride and water for injection. Each mL contains sodium chloride 9 mg. It contains no bacteriostat, antimicrobial agent or added buffer and is supplied only in single-dose containers to dilute or dissolve drugs for injection. 0.308 mOsmol/mL (calc.). 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP contains no preservatives. The solution may contain hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide for pH adjustment. pH 5.3 (4.5 to 7.0).

Sodium Chloride, USP is chemically designated NaCl, a white crystalline compound freely soluble in water.

The glass container is a Type I borosilicate glass and meets the requirements of the powdered glass test according to the USP standards.

The semi-rigid vial is fabricated from a specially formulated polyolefin. It is a copolymer of ethylene and propylene. The safety of the plastic has been confirmed by tests in animals according to USP biological standards for plastic containers. The container requires no vapor barrier to maintain the proper drug concentration.

Sodium Chloride Injection Hospira - Clinical Pharmacology

Sodium chloride in water dissociates to provide sodium (Na+) and chloride (Cl‾) ions. These ions are normal constituents of the body fluids (principally extracellular) and are essential for maintaining electrolyte balance.

The distribution and excretion of sodium (Na+) and chloride (Cl‾) are largely under the control of the kidney which maintains a balance between intake and output.

The small volume of fluid and amount of sodium chloride provided by 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP when used only as an isotonic vehicle for parenteral injection of drugs, is unlikely to exert a significant effect on fluid and electrolyte balance except possibly in neonates and very small infants.

Water is an essential constituent of all body tissues and accounts for approximately 70% of total body weight. Average normal adult daily requirement ranges from two to three liters (1.0 to 1.5 liters each for insensible water loss by perspiration and urine production).

Water balance is maintained by various regulatory mechanisms. Water distribution depends primarily on the concentration of electrolytes in the body compartments and sodium (Na+) plays a major role in maintaining physiologic equilibrium.

Indications and Usage for Sodium Chloride Injection Hospira

This parenteral preparation is indicated only for diluting or dissolving drugs for intravenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous injection, according to instructions of the manufacturer of the drug to be administered.

Precautions

Consult the manufacturer's instructions for choice of vehicle, appropriate dilution or volume for dissolving the drugs to be injected, including the route and rate of injection.

Inspect reconstituted (diluted or dissolved) drugs for clarity (if soluble) and freedom from unexpected precipitation or discoloration prior to administration.

Pregnancy Category C. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP. It is also not known whether sodium chloride injection containing additives can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Sodium chloride injection containing additives should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

Pediatric Use: The safety and effectiveness in the pediatric population are based on the similarity of the clinical conditions of the pediatric and adult populations. In neonates or very small infants the volume of fluid may affect fluid and electrolyte balance.

Drug Interactions

Some drugs for injection may be incompatible in a given vehicle, or when combined in the same vehicle or in a vehicle containing benzyl alcohol. Consult with pharmacist, if available.

Use aseptic technique for single or multiple entry and withdrawal from all containers.

When diluting or dissolving drugs, mix thoroughly and use promptly.

Do not store reconstituted solutions of drugs for injection unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer of the solute.

Do not use unless the solution is clear and seal intact. Do not reuse single-dose containers, discard unused portion.

Adverse Reactions/Side Effects

Reactions which may occur because of this solution, added drugs or the technique of reconstitution or administration include febrile response, local tenderness, abscess, tissue necrosis or infection at the site of injection, venous thrombosis or phlebitis extending from the site of injection and extravasation.

If an adverse reaction does occur, discontinue the infusion, evaluate the patient, institute appropriate countermeasures, and if possible, retrieve and save the remainder of the unused vehicle for examination.

Overdosage

Use only as a diluent or solvent. This parenteral preparation is unlikely to pose a threat of carbohydrate, sodium chloride or fluid overload except possibly in neonates or very small infants. In the event these should occur, re-evaluate the patient and institute appropriate corrective measures. See PRECAUTIONS and ADVERSE REACTIONS.

Sodium Chloride Injection Hospira Dosage and Administration

The volume of the preparation to be used for diluting or dissolving any drug for injection, is dependent on the vehicle concentration, dose and route of administration as recommended by the manufacturer. This parenteral should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit.

How is Sodium Chloride Injection Hospira supplied

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP is supplied in the following:

Unit of Sale

Each

NDC 0409-1918-32

Tub of 50

NDC 0409-1918-42

2 mL Carpuject™, Single-dose cartridge with Luer Lock for the Carpuject Syringe System

NDC 0409-1918-33

Tub of 25

NDC 0409-1918-43

3 mL Carpuject™, Single-dose cartridge with Luer Lock for the Carpuject Syringe System

NDC 0409-1918-35

Tub of 25

NDC 0409-1918-45

5 mL Carpuject™, Single-dose cartridge with Luer Lock for the Carpuject Syringe System

NDC 0409-4888-10

Tray of 25

NDC 0409-4888-02

10 mL Single-dose Plastic Fliptop Vial

NDC 0409-4888-20

Tray of 25

NDC 0409-4888-03

20 mL Single-dose Plastic Fliptop Vial

NDC 0409-4888-50

Tray of 25

NDC 0409-4888-06

50 mL Single-dose Plastic Fliptop Vial

NDC 0409-4888-12

Tray of 25

NDC 0409-4888-01

10 mL Single-dose LifeShield™ Plastic Fliptop Vial

Store at controlled room temperature 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.]

Instructions for Use of the Syringe Systems

Instructions for using the Carpuject Syringe are available with the reusable Carpuject Holder, List 2049-02.

Revised:9/2015

EN-4029

Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA Hospira logo

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mL Vial Label

10 mL Single-dose
Rx only

0.9% Sodium Chloride
Injection, USP

FOR USE AS A STERILE DILUENT.
Hospira

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mL Vial Label

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mL Vial Tray

10 mL Single-dose

0.9% Sodium Chloride
Injection, USP

FOR USE AS A STERILE DILUENT

25 Units/NDC 0409-4888-10
Rx only

Hospira

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mL Vial Tray

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mL Vial Label - LifeShield™

10 mL Single-dose
Rx only

LIFESHIELD™
Vial

0.9% Sodium Chloride
Injection, USP

FOR USE AS A STERILE DILUENT.
Hospira

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mL Vial Label - LifeShield™

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mL Vial Tray - LifeShield™

10 mL Single-dose
LIFESHIELD™
Vial

0.9% Sodium Chloride
Injection, USP

FOR USE AS A STERILE DILUENT

25 Units/NDC 0409-4888-12
Rx only

Hospira

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mL Vial Tray - LifeShield™

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 3 mL Cartridge Label

3 mL Carpuject™
Sterile Cartridge Unit with Luer Lock

Preservative-Free
0.9% Sodium
Chloride
Injection, USP

Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA

NDC 0409-1918-43
Rx only

Hospira

RL-4946

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 3 mL Cartridge Label

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 3 mL Cartridge Container Label

3 mL
Preservative-Free

25 Carpuject™ Sterile Cartridge Units
with Luer Lock

Needle not included

0.9% Sodium Chloride
Injection, USP

Carpuject Cartridges are to be used ONLY
with Carpuject Holders.

Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA

NDC 0409-1918-33
Rx only

Hospira

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 3 mL Cartridge Container Label
SODIUM CHLORIDE
sodium chloride injection, solution
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0409-4888
Route of AdministrationINTRAVENOUS, INTRAMUSCULAR, SUBCUTANEOUS
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
SODIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 451W47IQ8X) (SODIUM CATION - UNII:LYR4M0NH37, CHLORIDE ION - UNII:Q32ZN48698) SODIUM CHLORIDE9 mg in 1 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
HYDROCHLORIC ACID (UNII: QTT17582CB)
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:0409-4888-1025 in 1 TRAY04/30/2005
1NDC:0409-4888-0210 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
2NDC:0409-4888-2025 in 1 TRAY02/28/2005
2NDC:0409-4888-0320 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
3NDC:0409-4888-5025 in 1 TRAY02/28/2005
3NDC:0409-4888-0650 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
4NDC:0409-4888-1225 in 1 TRAY07/14/2005
4NDC:0409-4888-0110 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
NDANDA01880302/28/2005
SODIUM CHLORIDE
sodium chloride injection, solution
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0409-1918
Route of AdministrationINTRAVENOUS, INTRAMUSCULAR, SUBCUTANEOUS
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
SODIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 451W47IQ8X) (SODIUM CATION - UNII:LYR4M0NH37, CHLORIDE ION - UNII:Q32ZN48698) SODIUM CHLORIDE9 mg in 1 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
HYDROCHLORIC ACID (UNII: QTT17582CB)
SODIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: 55X04QC32I)
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:0409-1918-3250 in 1 CONTAINER11/21/2005
1NDC:0409-1918-422 mL in 1 CARTRIDGE; Type 7: Separate Products Requiring Cross Labeling
2NDC:0409-1918-3325 in 1 CONTAINER02/28/2005
2NDC:0409-1918-433 mL in 1 CARTRIDGE; Type 7: Separate Products Requiring Cross Labeling
3NDC:0409-1918-3525 in 1 CONTAINER04/30/2005
3NDC:0409-1918-455 mL in 1 CARTRIDGE; Type 7: Separate Products Requiring Cross Labeling
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
NDANDA01880302/28/2005
Labeler - Hospira, Inc. (141588017)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
Hospira, Inc.093132819ANALYSIS(0409-4888) , LABEL(0409-4888) , MANUFACTURE(0409-4888) , PACK(0409-4888)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
Hospira, Inc.030606222ANALYSIS(0409-1918) , LABEL(0409-1918) , MANUFACTURE(0409-1918) , PACK(0409-1918)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
Hospira Healthcare India Private Limited860037912ANALYSIS(0409-4888) , LABEL(0409-4888) , MANUFACTURE(0409-4888) , PACK(0409-4888)

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