IndicationsCalcium chloride is a calcium salt. In small amounts it is one of the electrolytes in many hospital fluids, such as Ringer's and Hartmann's solutions, dialysis fluids and eye irrigation solutions, where it replaces calcium lost from the…
IndicationsPotassium chloride is used to prevent and treat low blood potassium (hypokalaemia). Low potassium can be caused by water tablets (diuretics), long-lasting vomiting or diarrhoea, some kidney and hormone conditions, and some other medicines. It is also an…
IndicationsSodium chloride is ordinary salt prepared to a medical standard. It is used in several forms:As a drip (intravenous infusion), usually 0.9% "normal saline", to replace water and salt lost through dehydration, vomiting, diarrhoea, bleeding, burns or surgery,…
IndicationsSodium Lactate is used in intravenous (IV) fluids. On its own it is used to correct mild to moderate metabolic acidosis (too much acid in the blood). It is most often given as part of compound solutions such…
IndicationsHartmann's Solution, also called Compound Sodium Lactate or Ringer's Lactate, is a sterile intravenous fluid. It is used in hospital to replace fluid and body salts lost through dehydration, diarrhoea, vomiting, burns, bleeding or surgery, to maintain fluid…
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