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Sodium Chloride B. Braun Vet Care 9 mg/ml Solution for Infusion for Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Dogs and Cats

Active ingredient: Sodium Chloride

Form

Solution

Species

Cats Cattle Dogs Goats Horses Pigs Sheep

Manufacturer

B. Braun Melsungen AG

VMD MA No.

03551/5000

What it's used for

The veterinary medicinal product is used in the target species in the following situations: - States of dehydration and hypovolaemia - Deficiency of sodium...

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Clinical information

Sodium Chloride B. Braun Vet Care 9 mg/ml Solution for Infusion for Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Dogs and Cats — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.

The veterinary medicinal product is used in the target species in the following
situations:
- States of dehydration and hypovolaemia
- Deficiency of sodium (hyponatraemia) and chloride (hypochloraemia)
- Hypochloraemic alkalosis management
- Vehicle solution for compatible drugs
- External use for wound irrigation and moistening of compresses

Revised: August 2025
AN: 04087/2024
Do not use in animals with:
- Hypertonic dehydration
- Hypernatraemia
- Hyperchloraemia
- Hyperhydration
- Acidosis
- Syndrome of oedema and ascites
- In cases when sodium restriction is indicated
None known.

Revised: August 2025
AN: 04087/2024
Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of a
veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a veterinarian, to
either the marketing authorisation holder or the national competent authority via the
national reporting system. See package leaflet for respective contact details.
None.

Special precautions for use in animals
Use with caution in animals with cardiac or renal impairment as sodium overload may
occur. The maximum infusion rate should be decreased in the presence of cardiac,
renal and pulmonary disease.
Use with caution post surgery/trauma as sodium excretion may be impaired.
Use with caution in animals with hypokalaemia.
Serum electrolyte levels, water and acid-base balance and the clinical condition of
the animal should be closely monitored during the treatment in order to prevent
overdose, particularly in cases of renal or metabolic changes.
This product should not be used for longer than is necessary to correct and sustain
circulating volume. Inappropriate/excessive use may worsen or create a metabolic
acidosis.
The solution should be warmed to approximately 37ºC prior to the administration of
large volumes, or if the administration rate is high, in order to avoid hypothermia.
A risk of thrombosis with intravenous infusion should be considered.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
Not applicable.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.
Other precautions
Not applicable.
interactions
Caution should be taken if the infusion is administered concomitantly with drugs
known to cause sodium retention (e.g. corticosteroids).
Concurrent administration of colloids will require a reduction in dose.
This veterinary medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.
Cattle, horses, sheep, goats:
Meat and offal: Zero days.
Milk: Zero hours.
Body weight
(kg)
Maintenance volume
(ml/kg b.w./d)
< 5* 80 to 1205 to 20 50 to 8020 to 100 30 to 50> 100 10 to 30

Revised: August 2025
AN: 04087/2024
Pigs:
Meat and offal: Zero days.
5.

This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.

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