Slow Sodium®

Slow Sodium® is a modified release preparation.

Slow Sodium® is a coated tablet containing 600mg of sodium chloride and is indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of sodium chloride deficiency at a dose of 4-8 tablets per day (prophylaxis) or up to 20 tablets per day for treatment of severe salt depletion. As an example, control of muscle cramps during haemodialysis usually requires 10-16 tablets per-dialysed-day.  Slow Sodium® is sold in packs of 100 tablets.