ATC Group: B05XA03 Sodium chloride

The World Health Organization's ATC classification organizes medical drugs based on therapeutic properties, chemical composition, and anatomy. It helps make essential medicines readily available globally and is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry.

Position of B05XA03 in the ATC hierarchy

Level Code Title
1 B Blood and blood forming organs
2 B05 Blood substitutes and perfusion solutions
3 B05X I.V. solution additives
4 B05XA Electrolyte solutions
5 B05XA03 Sodium chloride

Active ingredients in B05XA03

Active Ingredient Description
Sodium chloride

Sodium chloride is the principle salt involved in maintaining the osmotic tension of blood and tissues. Changes in osmotic tension influence the movement of fluids and diffusion of salts in cellular tissue.

Related product monographs

Title Information Source Document Type  
SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.45% Solution for Infusion Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) MPI, EU: SmPC
SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% Solution for infusion Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) MPI, EU: SmPC
SODIUM CHLORIDE Oral Solution Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) MPI, EU: SmPC

Medicines in this ATC group

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