Generic name: sodium chloride (inhalation) [ SOE-dee-um-KLOR-ide ]
Brand names: Hyper-Sal, NebuSal, Sodium Chloride, Inhalation
Dosage form: inhalation solution (0.45%; 0.9%; 10%; 3.5%; 3%; 6%; 7%)
Drug classes:Minerals and electrolytes, Miscellaneous respiratory agents
What is sodium chloride inhalation?
Sodium chloride is the chemical name for salt. Sodium chloride can reduce some types of bacteria in certain body secretions, such as saliva.
Sodium chloride inhalation is used to produce sputum (mucus, or phlegm) from the mouth to help improve lung function in people with cystic fibrosis, or to collect sputum for medical testing. This medication may also be used to dilute other medications inhaled through a nebulizer.
Sodium chloride inhalation may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Before you use sodium chloride, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions and allergies. Also make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. In some cases, you may not be able to use sodium chloride, or you may need to adjust your dose or take special precautions.
Tell your doctor about all other medications you use, especially potassium supplements, diuretics, steroids, blood pressure medications, or medications that contain sodium (such as Alka-Seltzer or Zegrid).
Tell your caregiver right away if you have chest pain, trouble breathing, swelling in your hands or feet, tiredness, muscle twitching, confusion, un...
