Sodium Chloride 23.4% Pharmacy Bulk Package Vial Dosage and Administration

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

23.4% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP Additive Solution is administered intravenously only after addition to a larger volume of fluid.

The dose, dilution and rate of injection are dependent upon the individual needs of each patient. In solutions for total parenteral nutrition (TPN), 120 mEq of sodium/day (range: 75–180 mEq/day) is the recommended adult dosage, whereas the recommended dosage is 3–4 mEq/kg/day for preterm infants.

Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. Discard unused portion.

Additives may be incompatible with the fluid dispensed from this container. Consult with pharmacist, if available. When admixing, use aseptic technique, mix thoroughly and do not store.

Directions for Proper Use of Pharmacy Bulk Package

Use Aseptic Technique

  1. For hanger application, peel off the paper liner from both ends of the tape hanger to expose 3/4 in. long adhesive portions. Adhere each end to the label on the bottle.
  2. During use, container must be stored and all manipulations performed in an appropriate laminar flow hood.
  3. Remove cover from container and cleanse closure with antiseptic.
  4. Insert suitable sterile dispensing set or transfer device and suspend unit in a laminar flow hood. The closure should be entered only once and after initial entry, the withdrawal of container contents should be completed promptly in one continuous operation. Should this not be possible, a maximum time of 4 hours from initial closure puncture is permitted to complete fluid transfer operations; i.e., discard container no later than 4 hours after initial closure puncture.
  5. Sequentially dispense aliquots of 23.4% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP into intravenous containers using appropriate transfer device. During fluid transfer operations, the Pharmacy Bulk Package should be maintained under the storage conditions recommended in the labeling.
  6. Inspect solution after admixing. Discard if the solution is discolored or particulates are observed.

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Dosage and Administration

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

23.4% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP Additive Solution is administered intravenously only after addition to a larger volume of fluid.

The dose, dilution and rate of injection are dependent upon the individual needs of each patient. In solutions for total parenteral nutrition (TPN), 120 mEq of sodium/day (range: 75–180 mEq/day) is the recommended adult dosage, whereas the recommended dosage is 3–4 mEq/kg/day for preterm infants.

Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. Discard unused portion.

Additives may be incompatible with the fluid dispensed from this container. Consult with pharmacist, if available. When admixing, use aseptic technique, mix thoroughly and do not store.

Directions for Proper Use of Pharmacy Bulk Package

Use Aseptic Technique

  1. For hanger application, peel off the paper liner from both ends of the tape hanger to expose 3/4 in. long adhesive portions. Adhere each end to the label on the bottle.
  2. During use, container must be stored and all manipulations performed in an appropriate laminar flow hood.
  3. Remove cover from container and cleanse closure with antiseptic.
  4. Insert suitable sterile dispensing set or transfer device and suspend unit in a laminar flow hood. The closure should be entered only once and after initial entry, the withdrawal of container contents should be completed promptly in one continuous operation. Should this not be possible, a maximum time of 4 hours from initial closure puncture is permitted to complete fluid transfer operations; i.e., discard container no later than 4 hours after initial closure puncture.
  5. Sequentially dispense aliquots of 23.4% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP into intravenous containers using appropriate transfer device. During fluid transfer operations, the Pharmacy Bulk Package should be maintained under the storage conditions recommended in the labeling.
  6. Inspect solution after admixing. Discard if the solution is discolored or particulates are observed.

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