Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 18, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- AK-NaCl
- Muro-128
- OcuFresh
- Sochlor
In Canada
- Cordema
- Eye Wash
- In A Wink Daily Cleaner
- In A Wink Neutralizing Rinse
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
- Ointment
Therapeutic Class: Eye Wash
Uses for sodium chloride
Hypertonic sodium chloride eye ointment and eye drops are used to draw water out of a swollen cornea. The extra water in the cornea can cause your vision to be poor. You may also see halos or rings around point light sources. The cornea is the clear cover over the colored part of your eye.
Sodium chloride is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using sodium chloride
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For sodium chloride, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to sodium chloride or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of sodium chloride eye ointment or eye drops in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of sodium chloride eye ointment or eye drops in geriatric patients.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol
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