Sodium chloride (nasal)

Generic name: sodium chloride (nasal) [ SOE-dee-um-KLOR-ide ]
Brand names: Afrin Saline, Altamist, Ayr Saline Nasal, Ayr Sinus Rinse Kit, ENTsol, ... show all 38 brands Little Noses, NeilMed NasoGEL, NeilMed Sinus Rinse Kit, Ocean, Rhinaris Mist, Salinex, Deep Sea Nasal Spray, Nasal Moist, Nasal Saline, Sea Mist Nasal Spray, Saline Nasal Mist, Saline Mist, Breathe Free Saline, Afrin Menthol Saline, Pediamist, Sea Soft, Simply Saline, Ayr Saline Nasal No-Drip Spray, Ocean Kids, NeilMed Sinus Rinse Packets, NeilMed Sinus Rinse Pediatric Packets, NeilMed Sinus Rinse Pediatric Kit, NeilMed Sinus Rinse Small Kit, NeilMed Sinus Rinse Hypertonic Packets, 4 Way Saline, Ayr Baby Saline, Ayr Sinus Rinse Kit Refill, Rhinaris, SaltAire, Ayr Saline Nasal Gel, Ayr Saline Nasal Mist, Ocean Complete, Nasalcare Rinse Starter Kit
Dosage forms: nasal gel (-; 0.65%); nasal powder for reconstitution (-; buffered 0.9%); nasal solution (0.65%; 2.1%; 3%); nasal spray (-; 0.2%; 0.65%; 0.9%; 3%); nasal swab (-)
Drug class:Nasal lubricants and irrigations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Sep 14, 2020. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is sodium chloride nasal?

There are many brands and forms of sodium chloride nasal available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet.

Sodium chloride nasal (for use in the nose) is used to treat stuffy nose, post-nasal drip, dryness inside your nose and nasal passages, or nasal irritation caused by colds, flu, allergies, or pollutants.

This product contains a purified gentle salt solution (also called saline). It does not contain any active drug or medicine.

Sodium chloride nasal may also be used for purposes not liste