4-Way? Saline Moisturizing Mist [OTC]

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Brand Names: U.S.: 4-Way? Saline Moisturizing Mist [OTC];Altachlore [OTC];Altamist [OTC];Ayr? Allergy & Sinus [OTC];Ayr? Baby Saline [OTC];Ayr? Saline Nasal Gel [OTC];Ayr? Saline No-Drip [OTC];Ayr? Saline [OTC];Deep Sea [OTC];Entsol? [OTC];HuMist? [OTC];HyperSal?;Little Noses? Saline [OTC];Little Noses? Sterile Saline Nasal Mist [OTC];Little Noses? Stuffy Nose Kit [OTC];Muro 128? [OTC];Na-Zone? [OTC];NebuSalT;Ocean? for Kids [OTC];Ocean? [OTC];Pretz? [OTC];Rhinaris? [OTC];Safe WashT [OTC];Saline Mist [OTC];Saljet? [OTC];Sea Soft Nasal Mist [OTC];Simply Saline? Baby [OTC];Simply Saline? [OTC];SochlorT [OTC];Syrex;Wound Wash SalineT [OTC]

Uses

Oral and shot:
It is used to treat low sodium levels.
It is used in the diet to meet sodium needs.
Shot:
It is used to treat fluid loss.
It is used to treat brain swelling.
It is used to mix with a drug that is given as a shot into the vein over a period of time.
Eye:
It is used to lower swelling.
Liquid for breathing in:
It adds water into the breathing tubes.
It is used to thin the fluid in the lungs.
Nose:
It is used to add water to the nose passages.
It is used to thin fluid in the nose passages.
Skin:
It is used to clean wounds.
Sodium chloride is a salt supplement.
It puts back salt and water losses.
It may pull extra fluid out of a swollen area.

Dosing

How to take
Oral:
Take tablets with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
There is a liquid if you cannot swallow pills.
Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
Shot:
It is given as a shot into a vein.
It is given as a shot into a vein over a period of time.
Liquid for breathing in:
For breathing in only by a puffer (inhaler) or as a liquid (solution) by a special machine (nebulizer) into the lungs.
Nose:
Do not take this drug by mouth. Use in your nose only. Keep out of your mouth and eyes (may burn).
Blow your nose before use.
Skin:
Wash your hands before and after use.
Clean affected part before use. Make sure to dry well.
All eye products:
For the eye only.
Wash your hands before and after use.
Take out contact lenses before using this drug. Lenses may be put back in 15 minutes after this drug is given. Do not put contacts back in if your eyes are irritated or infected.
Do not touch the container tip to the eye, lid, or other skin.
Tilt your head back and drop drug into the eye.
Eye drops:
Shake well before use.
Gently press the skin under the lower eyelid and pull the lower eyelid away from the eye slightly until you can see a small pouch.
Put in 1 drop. Wait 1 minute before the next drop.
After use, keep your eyes closed. Put pressure on the inside corner of the eye. Do this for 1 to 2 minutes. This keeps the drug in your eye.
Space each eye drug by 5 minutes.
Eye ointment:
Gently pull down the lower lid and squeeze in how much the doctor told you to use.
Release the lower eyelid and keep eyes closed for 1 to 2 minutes.
Space each eye drug by 10 minutes.

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