## Description

Sodium Chloride 0.9% Steritube is a sterile, isotonic solution designed for safe and effective irrigation in various medical settings. Packaged in convenient 30 mL Steritube® containers, this clear, colourless solution is preservative-free and intended for external use only.

### Composition

- **Active Ingredient:** Sodium Chloride (NaCl) 0.9%

- **Excipients:** Water for injections, Hydrochloric acid, Sodium hydroxide (for pH adjustment)

### Physical Properties

- **pH Range:** 4.5–7.0

- **Osmolarity:** Approximately 308 mOsmol/L

- **Relative Density:** ~1.00

### Intended Use

This solution is primarily used for:

- Irrigation during surgical procedures, including cleansing of body cavities, tissues, and wounds.

- Dilution of medications prior to use, such as inhalation solutions before nebulisation.

### Usage Instructions

- **Single Use Only:** Discard any unused portion.

- **Do Not Use:** If the solution is cloudy, coloured, contains particles, or if the seal is broken.

### Contraindications

- Not suitable for intravenous or parenteral injection.

- Not to be used during electrosurgical procedures.

- Avoid use in patients with known hypersensitivity to sodium chloride or any excipients.

### Precautions

- Use with caution in patients with conditions like congestive heart failure, renal impairment, or liver cirrhosis.

- Monitor for potential fluid overload or electrolyte disturbances.

### Storage

- Store below 25°C and protect from light.

- Keep in the original, sealed container and do not freeze.

### Packaging

Each pack contains 30 units of 30 mL LDPE ampoules, ensuring ease of use and safe disposal. Dispose of according to local regulations after single use.

### Regulatory Information

- **Australian Registration Number:** AUST R 11290

- Unscheduled, not classified as a scheduled poison in Australia.

Sodium Chloride 0.9% Steritube offers a reliable solution for medical professionals, ensuring high standards of safety and efficacy in clinical environments.