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Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity

carton3.5gointment
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

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