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Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
CVS PHARMACY
Label updated
2026-01-15
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SODIUM CHLORIDE
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Active ingredient

Sodium chloride, 50 mg (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 below

Inactive ingredients

lanolin, mineral oil, purified water, white petrolatum

Questions

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NDC 69842-285-35

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

NET WT 0.125 OZ (3.5 g)

STERILE

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DailyMed Set ID: d5cc6cd1-ddf8-4f5b-a021-204cdda0db94 · Version 5
NDC: 69842-285