Table 2 Components of the selected carrier solutions
Solution | Components | Tonicity | Stated pH | Osmolarity | U.S. FDA-Approval |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0.9% Saline | 9 g/L Sodium chloride | Isotonic | 5.0 (4.5–7) | 308 | Yes |
PBS | Sodium chloride, potassium chloride, disodium phosphate, potassium phosphate | Isotonic | 7.4 | 280–315 | No |
5% DS | Dextrose, hydrous 5 g in water | Hypotonic | 4.3 (3.2–6.5) | 278 | Yes |
Hepa-Sal | Sodium chloride, diphasic sodium phosphate, citric acid anhydrous, heptahydrate, water for injection | Isotonic | 6.8–7.2 | 360 | Yes |
Hartmann solution | Sodium chloride, sodium lactate, potassium chloride and calcium chloride | Hypotonic | 5–7 | 279 | Yes |