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Sodium Chloride 0.18% and Glucose 10% intravenous infusion – patient leaflet, side effects, dosage

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Prescription only (POM)
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0.18%
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Patient leaflet - Sodium Chloride 0.18% and Glucose 10% intravenous infusion

1. What sodium chloride and glucose infusion is and what it is used for 2. What you need to know before you are given Sodium Chloride

and Glucose Infusion

  1. 3. How you are given Sodium Chloride and Glucose Infusion 4. Possible side effects
  2. 5. How to Store Sodium Chloride and Glucose Infusion 6. Contents of the pack and other information
  3. 1.

    WHAT SODIUM CHLORIDE AND GLUCOSE INFUSION

    IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR

Sodium Chloride 0.18% and Glucose 10% Infusion, is a clear solution of sodium chloride and glucose in water.

The solution is contained in a sealed plastic container known as either Steriflex®, freeflex® or Kabipac® The strength of the solution is: sodium chloride 0.18%, glucose 10%.

Sodium chloride (salt) helps to maintain the correct balance of fluid in and around the body's cells and tissues. Sodium chloride is given by intravenous (into a vein) infusion to patients suffering from water loss or lack of sodium. Glucose is a simple sugar, which provides a source of energy Sodium chloride and glucose infusions are used where there has been excessive fluid loss from the body (dehydration) with carbohydrate loss. 0687791/00 UK

2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU ARE GIVEN SODIUM CHLORIDE AND GLUCOSE INFUSION

You should not receive this sodium chloride and glucose infusion if:

  • You have a kidney, heart, or liver disorder. Your doctor will check this. • You are in an insulin coma.

Take special care with this sodium chloride and glucose infusion

Tell your doctor if you have any type of kidney, heart, or liver disorder. Sodium chloride and glucose infusion may not be suitable for longterm use if there is a continued loss of electrolytes (salts) from the blood. Sodium chloride and glucose infusion should not be given too rapidly, particularly in infants and the elderly Your doctor will make sure that they are given correctly

Your doctor or nurse will ensure the solution is clear and free from particles before use.

Taking other medicines

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

You should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, if you think you are pregnant or if you are breastfeeding.

Driving and using machines

Sodium chloride and glucose infusion has no effect on driving or using machines.

3. HOW YOU ARE GIVEN SODIUM CHLORIDE AND GLUCOSE INFUSION

Sodium chloride and glucose infusion will be given to you in hospital. You will receive your medicine by infusion (IV drip) The amount and rate at which the infusion is given depends on your requirements. Your doctor will decide on the correct dose for you to receive. Your doctor will be able to check the effect of the treatment on dehydration by the relief of your symptoms, monitoring your blood pressure, and by measuring the volume and concentration of your urine. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

Like all medicines sodium chloride and glucose infusion can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Thrombosis (the formation of a clot) may occur in the vein where the infusion is given.

Loss of potassium from the blood may be increased with the use of a sodium chloride-containing infusion. Your doctor may therefore decide to give you potassium supplements.

If any of the side effects gets serious or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist

5. HOW TO STORE SODIUM CHLORIDE AND GLUCOSE INFUSION

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label.

The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Sodium Chloride and Glucose Solution for Infusion should be stored between 2°C and 25°C.

Your doctor and hospital pharmacist are responsible for the correct storage, use and disposal of Sodium Chloride and Glucose Infusion. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use.

These measures will help protect the environment.

6. CONTENTS OF THE PACK AND OTHER INFORMATION

What sodium chloride and glucose infusions contain:

The infusions contain sodium chloride glucose, water for injections, hydrochloric acid, and sodium hydroxide

What sodium chloride and glucose infusion looks like and contents of the pack

Sodium chloride and glucose infusion is a clear solution of sodium chloride and glucose in water. The solution is contained in a sealed plastic container known as a Steriflex or freeflex infusion bag or Kabipac bottle. It is available in 500 ml and 1000ml voulumes. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Marketing Authorisation Holder

Fresenius Kabi Limited

Cestrian Court, Eastgate Way,

Manor Park, Runcorn,

Cheshire, WA7 1NT. UK.

Manufacturer:

Terumo BCT Limited,

Old Belfast Road, Millbrook,

Larne, Co. Antrim, BT40 2SH.

For any information about this medicinal product, please contact the local representative of the Marketing Authorisation Holder:

Fresenius Kabi Limited

Cestrian Court, Eastgate way

Manor Park, Runcorn

Cheshire, WA7 1NT

UK

+44 (0) 1928 533 533

This leaflet was last revised in June 2025

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About this document

Source: MHRA - Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (products.mhra.gov.uk) · Marketing authorisation: PL 08828/0019

Last revision stated in the text: June 2025 · MHRA data as of 13 October 2026

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Facts about Sodium Chloride 0.18% and Glucose 10% intravenous infusion

What these facts mean

Prescription needed?? Yes, prescription-only medicine (POM)
Active substances? Sodium chloride, Glucose
Strength? 0.18%
Pharmaceutical form? Infusion
How is it taken? Intravenous
Excipients? Water for Injection in Bulk, Hydrochloric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide
Pack sizes 1 bag, 20 bag
Is it available?? Listed as available (NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices – not a record of current supplies)
Storage Store between 2°- 25°C.
Drug group (ATC)? “Electrolytes with Carbohydrates”
  1. B Blood and blood forming organ drugs
    1. B05 Blood substitutes and perfusion solutions
      1. B05B IV solutions used in parenteral administration of fluids, electrolytes and nutrients
        1. B05BB Solutions affecting the electrolyte balance
          1. B05BB02 electrolytes with carbohydrates
Marketing authorisation? PL 08828/0019
Marketing authorisation holder? Fresenius Kabi Limited
Codes? GTIN 5018750002774 · BNF 09020201

Sources: the MHRA product information (products.mhra.gov.uk) and the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices (dm+d), release 11.1.0 of 9 November 2026, NHS Business Services Authority. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.