North East and North Cumbria
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9 Nutrition and blood
09-02-01-02 Oral sodium and water

Sodium Chloride
Formulary
  • 600mg m/r tablets (Slow Sodium) - approx. 10 mmol sodium & chloride per tablet
  • 1mmol/ml oral solution Green Traffic Light unlicensed 
    • Treatment should only be initiated with the advice of a specialist.
  • 5mmol/1ml oral solution Green plus unlicensed
    • Treatment should only be initiated with the advice of a specialist in accordance with NPPG/RCPCH Position Statement
Link  RCPCH & NPPG Position Statement - Using Standardised Concentraions of Unlicensed Liquid Medicines in Children

Green
St Marks solution
Formulary
  • Specialist initiation for use in patients with a short bowel.
  • Usually prepared at home
Link  Using St Mark’s electrolyte solution

Green plus View adult BNF  View SPC online  View childrens BNF