Benzyl Alcohol / Sodium Chloride
Benzyl Alcohol / Sodium Chloride is a sterile diluent combination used to reconstitute or dilute injectable medications for administration. Benzyl Alcohol serves as a bacteriostatic preservative while Sodium Chloride provides isotonicity to match the body's natural salt concentration. This combination is primarily used in healthcare settings when preparing injectable solutions for intramuscular or intravenous delivery.
A sterile diluent containing a preservative and isotonicity agent used to prepare injectable medications.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 690411
- Generic
- Benzyl Alcohol / Sodium Chloride
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used to reconstitute or dilute powdered or concentrated injectable medications for safe administration. Common applications include preparation of certain antibiotics, biologics, and other injectable therapeutics.
Sodium Chloride creates an isotonic solution that matches the body's natural fluid balance, reducing tissue irritation. Benzyl Alcohol acts as a bacteriostatic preservative, inhibiting bacterial growth in the solution to maintain sterility.
Should only be used as directed by healthcare professionals for medication preparation. Not intended for direct therapeutic use. Some individuals may have sensitivities to benzyl alcohol. Storage and handling should follow manufacturer guidelines to maintain sterility.
Official drug label
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