What is Sodium Thiosulfate? Uses, warnings & side effects

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Sodium Thiosulfate overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Nithiodote

Generic Names:

  • Sodium Thiosulfate

Uses:

  • Treats cyanide poisoning.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Cyanide Antidote

Forms:

  • Injectable

How it’s taken:

  • Into a vein

What is Sodium Thiosulfate used for?

What form(s) does Sodium Thiosulfate come in?

  • Injectable

What are common Sodium Thiosulfate dosages?

  • Vial 50ML of 25%

How to take Sodium Thiosulfate

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

  • A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

  • A nurse or other trained health professional 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.

What to do if you miss a dose of Sodium Thiosulfate

Sodium Thiosulfate contraindications - Who shouldn't take Sodium Thiosulfate?

  • Because cyanide poisoning can be life-threatening, there is no reason this medicine should not be used to treat a person with cyanide poisoning.

Sodium Thiosulfate warnings

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding.

Sodium Thiosulfate interactions & what to avoid when taking Sodium Thiosulfate

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding.

Sodium Thiosulfate side effects - How does Sodium Thiosulfate make you feel?

Serious Side Effects

  • This medicine has no known side effects.

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