0.9% Isotonic Sodium Chloride: Uses, Side Effects, and Drug Interactions

# 0.9% Isotonic Sodium Chloride Overview This medicine is a simple saline solution, which means it's salt water made in a special way to match your body's natural fluids. Doctors use it for several important purposes: to help keep your body hydrated when you can't drink water normally, to rinse wounds and eyes, to help deliver other medicines into your body through IV tubes, and to help flush out your system. It's one of the safest and most commonly used solutions in hospitals and medical offices because it works gently with your body instead of against it. When using this medicine, there are a few safety things to remember. The solution must be kept clean and sterile so it doesn't introduce germs into your body, especially if it's being used through an IV. Don't use it if the container looks damaged, cloudy, or has particles floating in it. If you're getting this medicine through an IV or into a wound, a healthcare professional should always give it to you. Tell your doctor if you have problems with your heart, kidneys, or if you're keeping track of your salt intake for health reasons, since this is a salt solution.