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Indications And Usage These Intravenous Solutions Are Indicated For Use In Adults And Pediatric Patients As Sources Of Electrolytes And Water For Hydration. 3% And 5% Sodium Chloride Injections Usp Are Of Particular Value In Severe Salt Depletion When Rapid Electrolyte Restoration Is Of Paramount Importance. The Low Salt Syndrome May Occur In The Presence Of Heart Failure, Renal Impairment, During Surgery, And Postoperatively. In These Conditions, Chloride Loss Frequently Exceeds Sodium Loss. These Hypertonic Sodium Chloride Solutions Are Also Indicated For The Following Clinical Conditions. Hyponatremia And Hypochloremia Due To Electrolyte And Fluid Loss Replaced With Sodium-Free Fluids. Drastic Dilution Of Extracellular Body Fluid Following Excessive Water Intake Sometimes Resulting From Multiple Enemas Or Perfusion Of Irrigating Fluids Into Open Venous Sinuses During Transurethral Prostatic Resections. Emergency Treatment Of Severe Salt Depletion Due To Excess Sweating, Vomiting, Diarrhea And Other Conditions.
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