Normal Saline (0.9% Sodium Chloride): Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Normal Saline (0.9% Sodium Chloride) is an isotonic intravenous and irrigation fluid. It is a prescription medicine used for dehydration, fluid replacement, low blood sodium, diluting medicines and wound or nasal rinsing. In Pakistan it is available as infusions and injections, made by 3 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Normal Saline (0.9% Sodium Chloride) works

Normal saline has roughly the same salt concentration as blood plasma, so it stays mainly in the bloodstream and the fluid around cells without drawing water into or out of them. This restores circulating volume and blood pressure and replaces lost sodium and chloride.

What is Normal Saline (0.9% Sodium Chloride) used for?

• Dehydration
• Fluid replacement
• Low blood sodium
• Diluting medicines
• Wound or nasal rinsing

Normal Saline (0.9% Sodium Chloride) is a sterile salt solution with the same strength of sodium chloride as the body's own fluids. It is given into a vein to replace fluid and salt lost through vomiting, diarrhoea, bleeding, burns or surgery, and to keep a drip line open. It is also used to dilute many injectable medicines, and small ampoules or bottles are used to rinse wounds, the eyes or the nose.

Side effects of Normal Saline (0.9% Sodium Chloride)

Problems with Normal Saline (0.9% Sodium Chloride) are uncommon when it is given correctly, but they may include:

• Pain, redness or swelling where the drip is inserted
• Swelling of the ankles, legs or hands
• Bruising at the injection site
• Feeling thirsty

Tell the nurse or doctor straight away if you become short of breath, notice sudden swelling of the face or limbs, or the drip site becomes very painful, hot or swollen.

Precautions and warnings

• Intravenous Normal Saline (0.9% Sodium Chloride) is given in a hospital or clinic by trained staff, who adjust the amount and rate to your needs.
• Tell the medical team if you have heart failure, kidney disease, liver disease or high blood pressure, as extra salt and fluid can build up in these conditions.
• Let them know if you are on a low-salt diet or take medicines, such as steroids, that make the body hold on to salt.
• Your blood salts and fluid balance may be checked with blood tests during longer treatment.
• Sterile ampoules and bottles are for single use, so discard any solution left over after opening.

Frequently asked questions about Normal Saline (0.9% Sodium Chloride)

What is the price of Normal Saline (0.9% Sodium Chloride) in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Normal Saline (0.9% Sodium Chloride) products currently in stock range from Rs 29 to Rs 200 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Normal Saline 9% 20ml at Rs 29. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Normal Saline (0.9% Sodium Chloride) are available in Pakistan?

Normal Saline (0.9% Sodium Chloride) is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Normal, Norsaline-p (Atco Laboratories Ltd), Plasaline1000ml (Otsuka), Plasaline (Otsuka) and Medisol.

Do I need a prescription for Normal Saline (0.9% Sodium Chloride)?

Yes. Normal Saline (0.9% Sodium Chloride) is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Are all Normal Saline (0.9% Sodium Chloride) brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Normal Saline (0.9% Sodium Chloride) in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Normal Saline (0.9% Sodium Chloride) brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 7 products containing Normal Saline (0.9% Sodium Chloride) from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.