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Sodium Chloride Inhalation Solution (SODIUM CHLORIDE SOLUTION - INHALATION)
This medicine is used for the following purposes:
- dry nose
- stuffy nose
Brand Name(s): Hyper-Sal, Nebusal, PulmoSal
Generic Name: Sodium Chloride
Instructions
Always inspect the medicine before using.
The liquid should be clear and colorless.
Do not use the medicine if it contains any particles or if it has changed color.
Keep the medicine at room temperature. Avoid heat and direct light.
This medicine is used with a machine called a "nebulizer." It changes the medicine into a mist that can be inhaled. You will need to buy or rent a nebulizer if you don't have one.
Ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist to show you how to use this medicine correctly.
Drug interactions can change how medicines work or increase risk for side effects. Tell your health care providers about all medicines taken. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal medicines. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist before starting or stopping any medicine.
Do not share this medicine with anyone who has not been prescribed this medicine.
Keep all appointments for medical exams and tests while on this medicine.
Cautions
Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.
Do not use the medication any more than instructed.
Tell the doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, planning to be pregnant, or breastfeeding.
It is unknown if this medicine passes into breast milk. Ask your doctor before breastfeeding.
If you have any trouble using the medicine, please tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.
Side Effects
The following is a list of some common side effects from this medicine. Please speak with your doctor about what you should do if you experience these or other side effects.
- burning or stinging
A few people may have an allergic reaction to this medicine. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help quickly.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This document tells you briefly how to take your medicine, but it does not tell you all there is to know about it. Your doctor or pharmacist may give you other documents about your medicine. Please talk to them if you have any questions. Always follow their advice.
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