Oral sodium (Formulary)

Important: Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Modified release tablets (Slow Sodium^®) 600mg (approximately 10mmol each of sodium and chloride)

Dosage:

Prophylaxis of sodium chloride deficiency: 4 to 8 tablets daily with water (in severe depletion up to maximum 20 tablets daily).

Chronic renal salt wasting: up to 20 tablets daily with appropriate fluid intake.