What is Sodium Acetate: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Sodium Acetate overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • BD PosiFlush SF, Ceftrisol Plus, Dyural-40, Dyural-80, HepMed IV Pack, IV Infusion CPI, IV Novice Pack, LiquiLift Trace Kit, Monoject Prefill Sodium Chloride, Monoject Sodium Chloride Flush Syringe, 0.9% Sodium Chloride IV Flush, Active Injection Kit LM-DEP, Active Injection Kit LM-Dep-1, Amphenol-40, BD PosiFlush

Generic Names:

  • Sodium Acetate

Uses:

  • Provides your body with needed sodium (salt) when you are dehydrated or cannot eat food by mouth. You also may need this medicine if you have certain metabolic or nutrition problems, or serious medical problems such as AIDS, cancer, or burns.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Parenteral Electrolyte, Sodium, Parenteral Electrolyte Combination, Antidote

Forms:

  • Injectable

How it’s taken:

  • By injection

What is Sodium Acetate used for?

What form(s) does Sodium Acetate come in

  • Injectable

What are common Sodium Acetate doses?

  • Vial 50ML of 2MEQ/ML

  • Vial 50ML of 4MEQ/ML

How to take Sodium Acetate

  • Do not use this medicine if the liquid looks cloudy or has solid pieces floating in it. Do not use the medicine if it is leaking from the bag or container. If your medicine comes in a single-dose vial, throw away any medicine that is left over after you have removed your dose from the vial. Carefully follow all instructions for preparing and using this medicine.

  • Injection routeYou may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to. You may need to mix this medicine with another solution before using it.

  • 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 routeYou may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to. You may need to mix this medicine with another solution before using it.

  • Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

  • Do not use this medicine if the liquid looks cloudy or has solid pieces floating in it. Do not use the medicine if it is leaking from the bag or container. If your medicine comes in a single-dose vial, throw away any medicine that is left over after you have removed your dose from the vial. Carefully follow all instructions for preparing and using this medicine.

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

What to do if you miss a dose of Sodium Acetate

  • You must use this medicine on a fixed schedule. Call your doctor or pharmacist if you miss a dose.

  • Injection routeThrow away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets. Follow any special instructions about how to throw away empty medicine bottles, tubes, or bags.

  • Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Sodium Acetate contraindications

  • This medicine is ordered by a doctor to provide sodium that your body needs. Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, there is no reason why you should not receive this medicine.

Sodium Acetate warnings

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Your sodium needs may be different than normal.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you have a history of breathing problems, diabetes, a narrowed or blocked urinary tract, or kidney disease. Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, congestive heart failure, heart rhythm problems, or if you are on a low salt diet. Make sure your doctor knows about any other health problems you may have.

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

  • Giving this medicine too quickly may be dangerous. If you are using this medicine at home, follow the instructions from your doctor or pharmacist when using this medicine. Always use the IV pump and other equipment as recommended by your doctor or pharmacist.

  • Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet, or rapid weight gain.

  • Trouble urinating, or a change in how much or how often you urinate.

Sodium Acetate interactions

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking corticotropin or other steroids such as dexamethasone, prednisolone, prednisone, or Medrol®. There are other medicines that may interact with parenteral sodium. Make sure your doctor knows about all other medicines you are using.

  • Do not use any other mineral supplements or electrolytes (such as GoLYTELY®, Pedialyte®, or Gatorade®) without asking your doctor first.

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

  • Giving this medicine too quickly may be dangerous. If you are using this medicine at home, follow the instructions from your doctor or pharmacist when using this medicine. Always use the IV pump and other equipment as recommended by your doctor or pharmacist.

Sodium Acetate side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • New coughing or trouble breathing.

  • Trouble urinating, or a change in how much or how often you urinate.

  • Confusion, weakness, light-headedness, or fainting.

  • Pain, redness, or swelling where the medicine is given.

  • Heartbeat that is uneven or too fast.

  • Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet, or rapid weight gain.

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting.

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