Sodium Chloride Irrigant

Dosage form: irrigation solution
Drug class:Miscellaneous topical agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 1, 2020.

For All General Irrigation, Washing, Rinsing and Dilution Purposes

Not For Injection By Usual Parenteral Routes

Flexible Irrigation Container

Semi-rigid Irrigation Container

Rx only

Sodium Chloride Irrigant Description

These products are sterile, nonpyrogenic solutions of electrolytes in water for injection intended only for sterile irrigation, washing, rinsing and dilution purposes.

Each 100 mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Irrigation, USP contains: Sodium chloride 900 mg; pH 5.6 (4.5 to 7.0). May contain sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid for pH adjustment. The solution is isotonic (308 mOsmol/liter, CALC.) and has the following electrolyte content (mEq/liter): Na+ 154; Cl− 154.

These irrigations contain no bacteriostat, antimicrobial agent or added buffer and are intended only for use as single-dose or short procedure irrigation. When smaller volumes are required the unused portion should be discarded.

Each of these irrigations may be classified as a sterile irrigant, wash, rinse...