Sodium Chloride

Therapeutic Group

Nasal Preparations

Indication Dosage

Prophylaxis And Treatment Of Allergic Rhinitis: 

  • Adults: 55 Mcg (2 Sprays) Into Each Nostril Once Daily; Reduce To Minimum Effective Dose Once Control Achieved; 27.5 Mcg (1 Spray) Into Each Nostril Once Daily May Be Sufficient. 
  • Children 6-12 Yr: 27.5 Mcg (1 Spray) Into Each Nostril Once Daily, Increased If Necessary To 55 Mcg (2 Sprays) Into Each Nostril Daily; Reduce Once Control Achieved; 27.5 Mcg (1 Spray) Into Each Nostril Once Daily. 

Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis, Perennial Rhinitis: 

  • Adults & Children 12 Yrs: 2 Sprays In Each Nostril Once Daily In The Morning; Maintenance: 1 Spray In Each Nostril Once Daily, Use Minimum Effective Dose. Max 4 Sprays In Each Nostril Daily. 
  • Children 4-11 Yrs: 1 Spray In Each Nostril Once Daily In The Morning; Max 2 Sprays In Each Nostril Daily. 

Prophylaxis And Treatment Of Allergic Rhinitis: 

  • Adult & Children Above 12 Yrs: 100 Mcg (2 Spray) Daily, Increased If Necessary Up To 200 Mcg (4 Spray) Daily, Into Each Nostril; Reduced To 50 Mcg (1 Spray) Into Each Nostril Daily When Control Achieved 
  • Children 6-11 Years: 50 Mcg (1 Spray) Daily Into Each Nostril 

Nasal Polyps: 

  • Adult: Initially 100 Mcg (2 Sprays) Daily Into Each Nostril, For 5-6 Weeks, Then Increased If Necessary To 100 Mcg (2 Sprays) Twice Daily Into Each Nostril, Consider Alternative Treatment If No Improvement After Further 5-6 Weeks, Reduce To The Lowest Effective Dose When Control Achieved 

Nasal Congestion: 

  • Adults & Children: 2-4 Drops Every Two hours or As Needed.

Content

  • Nasal Drop Sodium Chloride 0.9% /0.45%

Pregnancy

Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised

Stability

  • Sodium Salt

Contra Indications

  • None Known

Precautions

  • None Known

Lactation

  • Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised

Side Effects

  • Fast heartbeat
  • hives
  • iIching
  • Rash
  • Hoarseness
  • Irritation
  • Joint pain
  • stiffness
  • swelling
  • Shortness of breath
  • Swelling of the eyelids