Sodium Chloride

CVS Pharmacy
Akorn, Inc.

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• Active ingredient
• Purpose
• Use
• Warnings
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if
• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Questions or comments? 1-800-579-8327
• Directions
• Sodium Chloride Other information
• Inactive ingredients

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Sodium Chloride 5%

Purpose

Hypertonicity agent

Use

For temporary relief of corneal edema.

Warnings

• Do not use this product except under the advice and supervision of a doctor.
• Do not use if bottom ridge of tube cap is exposed.
• To avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface.
• Replace cap after using.
• May cause temporary burning and irritation upon application into the eye.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye, or if the condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours.

Keep out of the reach of children.

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

Questions or comments? 1-800-579-8327

Directions

Apply small amount (one-fourth inch) to the inside of affected eye(s) every 3 to 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor.

Other information

• Store at controlled room temperature 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).
• Store away from heat.
• Protect from freezing.
• Keep tightly closed.
• See crimp for Control Number and Expiration Date.
• RETAIN THIS CARTON FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Inactive ingredients

Mineral Oil, Modified Lanolin, Purified Water and White Petrolatum.

Principal Display Panel Text for Container Label:

NDC 59779-303-01

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Sodium Chloride, USP 5%

Hypertonicity OPHTHALMIC OINTMENT

STERILE NET WT .125 OZ (3.5 g)