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.
• Sodium chloride is for use 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 even if you feel well.
any other illness or medical problem;
- if you are using any other prescription or over-the-
counter (OTC) medicines and dietary or herbal
supplements.
• It is important to 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,
you must first 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, you have to 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, you have to call your doctor for advice.*
• You must 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?

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

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*Report adverse drug reactions to your doctor or Mercury Drug pharmacist, or to FDA directly
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