Sodiclor 300 mg

Sodiclor 300 mg | INDICATIONS AND USES

Sodium Chloride tablet is indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of Sodium Chloride deficiency.

Sodiclor 300 mg | PHARMACOLOGY

Sodium chloride is the principle salt involved in maintaining the osmotic tension of blood and tissues, changes in osmotic tension influence the movement of fluids and diffusion of salts in cellular tissue. Sodium Chloride tablet provides a source of sodium where a deficiency exists. Sodium chloride is readily absorbed from the gastro-intestinal tract. It is present in all body fluids but specially in the extracellular fluid. The amount of sodium lost (as sweat) is normally small. Osmotic balance is maintained by excretion of surplus amounts in the urine.

Sodiclor 300 mg | DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

It is important that the tablet should be swallowed whole with water (approx. 70 ml per tablet where kidney function is normal to avoid hypernatremia), and not chewed.Adults: For prophylaxis 8-16 tablets per day. For treatment dosage to be adjusted to individual needs up to a maximum of 40 tablets per day in case of severe salt depletion. For control of muscle cramps during routine maintenance haemodialysis usually 20-32 tablets per dialysis. In some cases of chronic renal salt-wasting, up to 40 tablets per day may be required with appropriate fluid intake.Children: Dosage should be adjusted to individual needs.Elderly: No special dosage adjustment.

Sodiclor 300 mg | DRUG INTERACTIONS

In hypertensive patients with chronic renal failure Sodium Chloride, 300 mg tablet may tend to impair the efficacy of antihypertensive drugs.

Sodiclor 300 mg | SIDE EFFECTS

No side effects have been reported with Sodium Chloride 300 mg tablet at the recommended dosage.

Sodiclor 300 mg | USE DURING PREGNANCY AND LACTATION

Use in Pregnancy: No additional precautions required during pregnancy.

Sodiclor 300 mg | PRECAUTIONS & WARNINGS

No special warnings and precautions are required to maintain.

Sodiclor 300 mg | THERAPEUTIC CLASS

Oral electrolytes preparations

Sodiclor 300 mg | STORAGE CONDITIONS

Store below 30°C in a dry place protected from light. Keep out of reach of Children.