Sodium chloride (nasal)

There are many brands and forms of sodium chloride (nasal) available. Not all brands are mentioned in this leaflet.

Sodium chloride (nasal) is used to treat a stuffy nose, post-nasal drip, dryness inside your nose and nasal passages, or nasal irritation caused by colds, flu, allergies, or pollutants.

This product contains a gentle salt solution (also known as saline). It does not contain any active drug or medicine.

Sodium chloride (nasal) may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label or as your doctor prescribes.

Always follow the directions on the product label when giving this product to a child.

Do not take by mouth. Nasal products are only for use in the nose.

Sodium chloride nasal comes in various forms, such as a spray, gel, swab, or powder that you mix with water to use as a nasal rinse.

Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use that come with the product. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.

You may need to gently blow your nose before using this product.

If you have put the spray bottle tip inside your nose, rinse the tip with hot water and dry it with a clean tissue after use.

Some nasal spray bottles will deliver the product as a spray when held upright or as a drop when turned upside down.

If the product label directs you, wipe the tip of the bottle or nozzle with a clean tissue after each use.

Call your doctor if the condition you are treating with sodium chloride nasal does not improve or worsens while using this product.

Follow all directions on the label about when to replace sodium chloride nasal. You may need to throw away the container after a certain amount of time, even if some product is still left inside.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

If your nasal product is in a spray canister, keep the can away from open flame or high heat. The canister may explode if it gets too hot. Do not puncture or burn an empty nasal spray canister.

Follow all instructions on the product label and package. If you have any questions, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this product is safe to use if you have medical conditions or allergies.

Ask a doctor before using this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; trouble breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Less serious side effects may be more common, and you may not experience any at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may happen. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Usual Adult Dose for Nasal Congestion:

Sodium chloride nasal buffered 0.9% powder for reconstitution:Nasally once or twice daily.Sodium chloride nasal 0.2% spray:1 or 2 sprays in each nostril every 4 hours as needed.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Nasal Congestion:

Sodium chloride nasal buffered 0.9% powder for reconstitution:5 years or older: Nasally once or twice daily.Sodium chloride nasal 0.2% spray:2 years or older: 1 spray in each nostril every 4 hours as needed.

Since sodium chloride (nasal) is used as needed, you may not have a dosing schedule. If you miss a dose and it's close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not use two doses at the same time.

An overdose of sodium chloride (nasal) is not expected to be dangerous. Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if someone has accidentally swallowed the product.

Avoid getting sodium chloride (nasal) in your eyes.

Avoid sharing nasal products with other people. Sharing a nasal spray container or applicator that is put into the nose can allow infections or diseases to spread from one person to another.

Since sodium chloride (nasal) does not have an active ingredient, it is not likely to be affected by other medications you take. However, many medications can interact with each other. Inform all your healthcare providers about all the medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.