Sodium Chloride Side Effects
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 17, 2024.
Applies to sodium chloride: injection solution.
Other dosage forms:
It is very important that your doctor check your progress closely while you are receiving this medicine to make sure that the medicine is working properly and to check for unwanted effects.
This medicine may cause serious problems (eg, hypokalemia, acidosis, heart failure, pulmonary edema, or fluid retention) and are more likely to occur if sodium chloride is given for a long time or in high doses. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns.
Serious side effects of sodium chloride
Along with its needed effects, sodium chloride may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking sodium chloride:
Less common side effects
- excessive blood loss
- fever
Rare side effects
- anxiety
- burning pain in lower abdomen
- chest pain, severe
- chills
- confusion
- cough
- dizziness
- feeling of heat
- feeling of warmth in the lips and tongue
- headache (severe or dull)
- loss of consciousness
- nervousness
- numbness of the fingertips
- pain in lower back, pelvis, or stomach
- ringing in the ears
- seizures
- sweating
- thirst (sudden) or salty taste
- vision problems
- weakness
Incidence not known
- bad smelling discharge from the vagina
- bleeding or redness at the injection site
- decrease in the amount of urine
- decreased urine output
- dilated neck veins
- extreme tiredness or weakness
- full or bloated feeling
- increase in bleeding from the uterus
- irregular breathing or heartbeat
- pain in the lower abdomen
- passing of pieces of tissue from the uterus
- pressure in the stomach
- stomach cramping
- swelling of the abdominal or stomach area
- swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
- tightness in the chest
- troubled breathing
- weight gain
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur while taking sodium chloride:
Symptoms of overdose
- drowsiness
- nausea
- usual tiredness or weakness
- vomiting
Other side effects of sodium chloride
Some side effects of sodium chloride may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Incidence not known
- loss of appetite
- weight loss
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Sodium chloride side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.
