Irrigation solution with NACL 0.9% avalable in bottle container of 500 ml and 1000 ml. Irrigation solution | NACL 0.9% | 1000 ml
How is sodium chloride used medically?
When your doctor prescribes a treatment with salt, they’ll use the term sodium chloride. Sodium chloride mixed with water creates a saline solution, which has a number of different medical purposes.
Medical uses for a saline solution include:
| Name | Use |
| IV drips | to treat dehydration and electrolyte imbalances; can be mixed with sugar |
| Saline flush injections | to flush a catheter or IV after medication is administered |
| Nasal irrigation or nasal drops | to clear congestion and reduce post nasal drip and keep the nasal cavity moist |
| Cleaning wounds | to wash and rinse the area for a clean environment |
| Eye drops | to treat eye redness, tearing, and dryness |
| Sodium chloride inhalation | to help create mucus so you can cough it out |
It’s important to consult a doctor and only use medical saline products (excluding over-the-counter products like contact solution) as prescribed. Different types of saline solutions will contain different ratios of sodium chloride to water. Saline that’s used for different purposes may also have additional chemicals or compounds added in.
