What is Normal Saline Flush? Uses, warnings & side effects

What is Normal Saline Flush? Uses, warnings & side effects

Updated May 14, 2025 • Published Dec 30, 2020

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Normal Saline Flush overview

BRAND NAMES:

Vancosol Pack, Solu-Pref, 0.9% Sodium Chloride IV Flush, BD PosiFlush SF, Monoject Prefill Sodium Chloride, Monoject Sodium Chloride Flush Syringe, Sodium Chloride Freeflex, Monoject Prefill Sodium Chloride, Monoject Sodium Chloride Flush Syringe, PrepIV Supply, Sodium Chloride Freeflex

Generic Names:

Normal Saline Flush

Uses:

Replenishes lost water and salt in your body. Also used to dilute medicines injected into your veins.

Therapeutic Classes:

Parenteral Electrolyte, Sodium

Forms:

Injectable

How it’s taken:

By injection

What is Normal Saline Flush used for?

What form(s) does Normal Saline Flush come in?

Injectable

What are common Normal Saline Flush dosages?

Syringe 1ML of 0.9%
Syringe 2ML of 0.9%
Syringe 3ML of 0.9%
Syringe 5ML of 0.9%
Syringe 10ML of 0.9%

Normal Saline Flush images - What does Normal Saline Flush look like?

Normal Saline Flush
10ml of 0.9% syringe
Normal Saline Flush
3ml of 0.9% syringe
Normal Saline Flush
5ml of 0.9% syringe

How to take Normal Saline Flush

Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

What to do if you miss a dose of Normal Saline Flush

Normal Saline Flush contraindications - Who shouldn't take Normal Saline Flush?

This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to sodium chloride, or if you have high sodium in the blood, or swelling or fluid retention.

Normal Saline Flush warnings

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, or heart or blood vessel problems. Tell your doctor if you are having surgery.
This medicine may cause fluid retention (including pulmonary edema).
Fever, or feeling hot.

Normal Saline Flush interactions & what to avoid when taking Normal Saline Flush

Some medicines can affect how sodium chloride works. Tell your doctor if you are using a steroid medicine (including cortisone, dexamethasone, prednisolone, prednisone).

Normal Saline Flush side effects - How does Normal Saline Flush make you feel?

Serious Side Effects

Rapid weight gain. swelling in the legs and ankles
Difficult, fast, noisy breathing
Fever, headache, nausea, vomiting
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Chest pain, irregular heartbeat, coughing up blood

Less Serious Side Effects

Redness, pain, itching, or swelling in the area where the needle is placed
Confusion, weakness, numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, or lips