Is sodium chloride + succinylated gelatin the same as saline?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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No. It contains modified gelatin that provides a colloid effect, whereas ordinary saline is a crystalloid solution.

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sodium chloride + succinylated gelatin · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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No. It contains modified gelatin that provides a colloid effect, whereas ordinary saline is a crystalloid solution.

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