sodium chloride (Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.)

Sodium chloride injection IP 0.9% W/V, commonly known as normal saline, is a sterile, isotonic solution of sodium chloride in water for injection, formulated in accordance with Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) standards. It contains 0.9% w/v sodium chloride, which matches the osmolarity of human blood plasma. It is widely used in clinical settings for intravenous fluid and electrolyte replenishment, the treatment of dehydration and hypovolemia, and as a sterile vehicle or diluent for the administration of compatible intravenous medications. Originally developed and manufactured by Puniska Healthcare, the product became part of Amneal Pharmaceuticals' portfolio following its acquisition of Puniska in November 2021.

Other names

0.9% sodium chloride0.9% sodium chloride injectionisotonic salinenormal salineNSNS-EHsalinesaline solutionsodium chloride 0.9% w/vsodium chloride injection IP 0.9% W/V