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Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity Ophthalmic

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
Rugby Laboratories
Label updated
2024-09-20
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SODIUM CHLORIDE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient

Sodium chloride 50 mg (5%)

Purpose

Hypertonicity agent

Uses

temporary relief of corneal edema

Warnings

For external use only

Do not useexcept 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 below
Inactive ingredients

lanolin, mineral oil, purified water, white petrolatum

Questions[phone icon]

Call 1-800-645-2158

Package/Label Principal Display Panel Carton

Rugby ®

NDC 0536-1253-91

Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity
Ophthalmic Ointment, 5%

  1. STERILE NET WT. 1/8 OZ. (3.5 G)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 7546770d-bc12-44b8-9fe0-fc3f5e1d12d1 · Version 3
NDC: 0536-1253