The present invention describes a balanced aqueous electrolyte solution. In particular, a balanced aqueous electrolyte solution that is particularly suitable as a solution for intravenous and subcutaneous infusion because of its being plasma-adapted is described. In addition to the balanced electrolyte solution itself, an electrolyte mixture as well as a process for preparing the balanced electrolyte solution from this mixture, and a medicament comprising the solution and optionally an active ingredient are provided.