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Normal Saline  is a prescription drug, which is available from medical stores in the form of infusion medicines.

Mainly used for dehydration. 

Normal Saline  may also be used for a number of other conditions, which are described below. 

The dosage of Normal Saline  to be taken depends entirely on the patient’s 

• weight, 
• gender, 
• age and 
• previous medical history. 

Its exact dosage depends on the main problem of the patient and in what way the medicine is being given to him or her.

There are also some other disadvantages of Normal Saline  which are written in the side effects section. The side effects of Normal Saline  go away quickly and do not persist after treatment. However, if these problems remain for a long time, it is advisable to contact your doctor immediately. 

Normal Saline  is safe for use in pregnant women and safe for breastfeeding women. Further, the section on warnings related to Normal Saline  describes the effects of Normal Saline  on the liver, heart, and kidneys. 

Apart from these, if you have any of the problems listed in the section below, then you should not take Normal Saline . 

Taking Normal Saline  with certain medicines can lead to serious problems. 

It is useful in the treatment of these diseases –

Main Advantages

• dehydration

Other Benefits

• dry nose
• dry eyes
• sodium deficiency
• heat stroke
• heat cramps
• lack of water in children
• electrolyte imbalance
• lack of salt

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Normal Saline  is used – 

• Mild runny nose
• sneezing irritability
• skin rashes
• fever
• unknown joint pain

If you have any of these diseases, do not take Normal Saline  as it may make your condition worse.

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Normal Saline  unless your doctor advises you to do so – Drug Allergy Kidney Disease Diarrhea Heart Disease.