This product is used to supply water and salt (sodium
chloride) to the body. It may also be used to prevent heat cramps due to
excessive sweating.
Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used
the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients.
Also, products with similar names may contain different ingredients meant
for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm
you.
Follow all directions on the product package. If your
doctor has prescribed this medication, take it as directed. If you have any
questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Take this medication by mouth as directed by your
doctor. The tablet may be swallowed whole or dissolved in water and the
solution then swallowed. If you are dissolving the tablet, mix it in half a
glass of distilled water (4 ounces/120 milliliters). Do not increase your
dose or use this drug more often or for longer than
directed.
If your heat cramps do not get better after 1 day (24
hours), or if any of your symptoms get worse, or if you think you may have
a serious medical problem, get medical help right away.
If your doctor has directed you to use this medication,
remember that your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater
than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not
have serious side effects.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side
effects, including:
- swelling of hands/ankle/feet
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.
However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a
serious allergic reaction, including:
- rash
- itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
- severe dizziness
- trouble breathing
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If
you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or
pharmacist.
In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at
www.fda.gov/medwatch.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about
side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at
1-866-234-2345.
Before taking sodium chloride, tell your doctor or
pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies.
This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic
reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more
details.
If you have any of the following health problems,
consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this
medication:
- kidney problems
- heart problems (such as heart failure)
- high blood pressure
- any other condition that requires a salt-restricted
diet
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about
all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription
drugs, and herbal products).
Sodium chloride is safe to use during pregnancy or while
breastfeeding when used as directed. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for
more details.
Drug interactions may change how your medications work
or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not
contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you
use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and
share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the
dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.
If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such
as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison
control center right away. US residents can call 1-800-222-1222. Canada
residents can call 1-844-764-7669.
Keep all medical and lab appointments.
Lab tests (such as sodium blood levels) may be done
while you are taking this medication. Keep all medical and lab
appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.
If you are taking this medication on a regular schedule
and miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of
the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular
time. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Store at room temperature away from light and moisture.
Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and
pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them
into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when
it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste
disposal company.