Sodium chloride is the chemical name for salt. Sodium chloride can reduce some types of bacteria.

Sodium chloride flush is used to clean out an intravenous (IV) catheter, which helps prevent blockage and removes any medicine left in the catheter area after you have received an IV infusion.

Sodium chloride may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Call your doctor or tell your caregivers if your catheter, needle, or IV tubing becomes blocked or if the flush or IV medicine is not flowing normally.

Stop using sodium chloride flush and call your doctor at once if you have severe irritation, swelling, warmth, redness, oozing, or pain around your catheter while using the flush.

Before using sodium chloride flush, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs.