SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.45% (OTSUKA) I.V. INF. 500 ML (RUBBER CAP)

Sodium chloride 0.45% (1/2 NS) also known as half-strength normal saline is a hypotonic IV solution used for replacing water in patients who have hypovolemia with hypernatremia. Excess use may lead to hyponatremia due to the dilution of sodium especially in patients who are prone to water retention. It has an osmolality of 154 mOsm/L and contains 77 mEq/L sodium and chloride. Hypotonic sodium solutions are used to treat hypernatremia and other hyperosmolar conditions.