SODIUM CHLORIDE

- if you have any of the following conditions: allergy,

Why is this medicine prescribed to you?
Sodium chloride is prescribed to treat nasal congestion
due to dry, crusty, inflamed or irritated nasal passages or
other causes; also to treat dryness inside the nose or to
loosen thick mucus.
How do you use it?
Use sodium chloride exactly as instructed by your doctor
for it to be effective.
• Use sodium chloride in the nose only.
• If you are given the drops or spray, instill the prescribed
number of drops or sprays into each nostril.
• If you are given the nebulizing solution, use the
provided device to administer the medicine.
• If you forget to use this medicine on schedule, use it
immediately as you remember. However, if it is already
time for the next dose, just proceed with your next
regular dose schedule.
• Unless advised by your doctor, do not double or adjust
dosage, or stop use.
any other illness or medical problem;
- if you are using any other prescription or over-the-
counter (OTC) medicines and dietary or herbal
supplements.
• Keep a regular check-up schedule. Your doctor may
prescribe tests to check and monitor your progress
while under treatment with this medicine.
• If you need to undergo surgery or dental procedure,
inform your doctor or dentist that you are using this
medicine before going through it.
• Side effects may possibly occur as with most medicines.
You may not experience any side effect; however, if you
experience any of these side effects with sodium
chloride, inform your doctor immediately, especially if
they become severe or persistent: sneezing; dryness,
irritation or stinging in the nose and allergic reactions
such as hives, difficulty breathing and swelling of the
face, lips, tongue or throat.
• The side effects mentioned here are not complete and
others may occur. If you observe other side effects or
reactions, call your doctor for advice.
• Do not share your medicine with others even if you
have the same disease symptoms.

What do you need to know before you use it? How do you handle it before and after use?

• Inform your doctor or pharmacist: Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and
- if you are pregnant, trying for a baby or moisture. Keep the medicine out of children’s reach.
breast-feeding; Discard it properly when it is expired or no longer needed.

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