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SODIUM CHLORIDE HYPERTONICITY

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
YYBA CORP
Label updated
2026-03-20
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SODIUM CHLORIDE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient

Sodium chloride 5%

Purpose

Hypertonicity agent

Uses

temporary relief of corneal edema

Warnings

For external use only

Do not use
except under the advice and supervision of a doctor.

When using this product 

  • it may cause temporary burning and irritation
  • replace cap after use
  • to avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours
  • you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye
Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • pull down the lower lid of the affected eye
  • apply a small amount (1/4 inch) of ointment to the inside of eyelid
  • apply every 3 or 4 hours or as directed by a doctor
Other information
  • store at 15-25 °C (59-77 °F)
  • keep tightly closed
  • DO NOT FREEZE
  • see crimp of tube or carton for Lot Number and Expiration Date
  • do not use if difficult to dispense or visible particles are seen in the product
  • serious side effects associated with use of the product may be reported to the phone number provided below 
Inactive ingredients

lanolin, mineral oil, purified water, white petrolatum

Questions or comments?

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Package/Label Principal Display Panel

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Welmate ®

100%

SATISFACTION

GUARANTEED

NDC 73581-708-35

EYE

OINTMENT

SODIUM CHLORIDE

HYPERTONICITY OPHTHALMIC

OINTMENT, 5%

TEMPORARY RELIEF OF

CORNEAL EDEMA

5%

STERILE

NET WT. 1/8 OZ. (3.5 g)

9805701

WM15842

DailyMed Set ID: 439653b9-99b8-4799-8d67-4a2ada9c6783 · Version 5
NDC: 73581-708