Sodium chloride tablets

Type of Medication: Salt tablet

Indications: Salt supplementation in hot weather, fever or vigorous exercise.

Side Effects:

Route of administration: Adult (Oral)

Dose:2-4 g/day (take in divided doses) Slow sodium tablets 4 to 8 tablets daily with water. In severe depletion up to 20 tablets daily.

Administration: Slow sodium 600 mg NaCl (10 mmol Na+), or sodium chloride capsules 1 g.

Route of administration: Paediatric (Oral)

Dose:Under 1 yr 500 mg/day. 1-7 yrs 1g/day. Over 7 yrs 2-4 g/day (take in divided doses)

Administration: Slow sodium 600 mg NaCl (10 mmol Na+) or sodium chloride capsules 1 g.

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