FDA Label for Sodium Chloride

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Sodium Chloride Product Label

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Drug Facts


Active Ingredient



Sodium Chloride 5%


Purpose



Hypertonicity Agent


Use



  • for temporary relief of corneal edema.

Otc - Do Not Use



Do not use

  • this product except under the advice and supervision of a doctor.
  • if imprinted seal is broken or missing.
  • if solution changes color or becomes cloudy.

Otc - When Using



When using this product

  • temporary burning and irritation upon being instilled into eye may occur.
  • to avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface
  • replace cap after each use

Otc - Stop Use



Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you experience eye pain.
  • you experience changes in vision.
  • redness or irritation of the eye continues
  • condition worsens or persists.

Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children



Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.


Directions



Instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed.


Other Information



  • Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
  • Keep tightly closed.

Inactive Ingredients



Boric Acid, Hypromellose 2906, Methylparaben 0.23 mg (0.023%), Propylparaben 0.1 mg (0.01%), Propylene Glycol, Sodium Borate, Sodium Hydroxide and/or Hydrochloric Acid to adjust pH (6.0 to 8.0), and Water for Injection.


Package Label.Principal Display Panel



Principal Display Panel Text for Container Label:

NDC 17478-623-12 Akorn Logo
5%
SODIUM
CHLORIDE
Ophthalmic
Solution, USP

Hypertonicity
Eye Drops
15 mL (0.5 fl. oz.) Sterile

Principal Display Panel Text for Carton Label:

NDC 17478-623-12
5%
SODIUM
CHLORIDE
Ophthalmic
Solution, USP

Hypertonicity Eye Drops

Comparable to Muro-128®*
15 mL (0.5 fl. oz.) Sterile

Akorn Logo


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