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Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity

Dosage form
SOLUTION
Labeler
CVS Pharmacy
Label updated
2026-01-15
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SODIUM CHLORIDE
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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
▪ if solution changes color or becomes cloudy

When using this product
▪ it may cause temporary burning and irritation
▪ to avoid contamination do not touch tip of container to any surface
▪ replace cap after use

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

instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) every 3 or 4 hours, or as directed by a physician.

Other information

▪ store upright at 15°-25°C (59°-77°F)
▪ keep tightly closed
▪ serious side effects associated with use of the product may be reported to the phone number provided below

Inactive ingredients

boric acid, hypromellose, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium borate. Hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide may be added to adjust pH. PRESERVATIVES ADDED: methylparaben 0.023%, propylparaben 0.01%.

Questions

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Compare to the
active ingredient
in Muro 128 ®*
NDC 69842-284-15

Sodium
Chloride
Hypertonicity
ophthalmic solution, 5%
Temporary relief
of corneal edema

Actual Size Bottle
on Side Panel

STERILE

15 mL (0.5 FL OZ)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 9245d842-7f78-42d8-83ba-8eb9ec8dbc0d · Version 6
NDC: 69842-284