sodium phosphate monobasic monohydrate - Generic Medications

Sodium Phosphates Injection, USP, 3 mmol/mL (millimoles/mL), is a sterile, nonpyrogenic, concentrated solution containing a mixture of monobasic sodium phosphate and dibasic sodium phosphate in Water for Injection. The solution is administered after dilution by the intravenous route as an electrolyte replenisher. It must not be administered undiluted. Each mL contains: Monobasic sodium phosphate, monohydrate, 276 mg; dibasic sodium phosphate, anhydrous, 142 mg (equivalent to dibasic sodium phosphate, heptahydrate, 268 mg); Water for Injection q.s. In the 5 mL and 15 mL product, phosphoric acid and/or NaOH may have been added for pH adjustment. Each mL provides 3 mmol of phosphorus and 4 mEq sodium. It contains no bacteriostat, antimicrobial agent or added buffer. The pH is 5.7 (approx.). The osmolar concentration is 7 mOsmol/mL (calc.) The solution is intended as an alternative to potassium phosphate to provide phosphate ion (PO 4 3- ) for addition to large volume infusion fluids for intravenous use. Sodium Phosphates, USP, monohydrate monobasic is chemically designated NaH 2 PO 4 • H 2 O. Occurs as white, odorless crystals or granules freely soluble in water. Dibasic Sodium Phosphate, USP, anhydrous, is chemically designated Na 2 HPO 4 . Occurs as a colorless or white granular salt freely soluble in water.