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What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking sodium chloride (Sodium Chloride)?

You should not take sodium chloride if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it, or if you have high sodium levels in your blood.

To make sure you can safely take sodium chloride, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:

• high blood pressure;
• kidney disease;
• liver disease (especially cirrhosis);
• a buildup of fluid around your lungs (also called pleural effusion);
• fluid retention (especially swelling in your ankles or feet );
• congestive heart failure;
• if you are pregnant and you have high blood pressure and fluid retention (also called preeclampsia);
• if you are allergic to any foods or drugs; or
• if you are on a low-salt diet.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether sodium chloride will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.

It is not known whether sodium chloride passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take sodium chloride (Sodium Chloride)?

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Take this medicine with a full glass (8 ounces) of water.

Sodium chloride may be taken with or without food.

To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your blood may need to be tested often. Visit your doctor regularly.

Do not share this medication with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse while using sodium chloride.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

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