Saline Solution

Pronunciation: SAY-leen
Generic Name: Saline
Brand Name: Ayr Saline

Saline Solution is used for:

Treating dry or irritated nasal passages caused by colds, allergies, low humidity, or overuse of decongestant nose spray.

Saline Solution is a salt solution. It works by rinsing and moisturizing the nostrils.

Do NOT use Saline Solution if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Saline Solution

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Saline Solution:

Some medical conditions may interact with Saline Solution. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding


• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement


• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Saline Solution. However, no specific interactions are known at this time.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Saline Solution may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Saline Solution:

Use Saline Solution as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• To use nose drops, gently blow your nose. Lie down and tilt your head back. Breathe through your mouth. Insert the dropper tip in the nose no more than 1/3 inch. Try not to touch the dropper tip to the inside of your nose. Place the correct number of drops in your nose. Continue to lie down with your head tilted back for 2 minutes.


• If you miss a dose of Saline Solution, use the dose when you remember and continue to use Saline Solution as directed by your doctor or the package labeling.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Saline Solution.

Important safety information:

• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant while taking Saline Solution, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Saline Solution during pregnancy. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Saline Solution, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Saline Solution:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. No COMMON side effects have been reported with the proper use of Saline Solution. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.

Proper storage of Saline Solution:

Store Saline Solution at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Saline Solution out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Saline Solution, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.


• Saline Solution is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.


• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Saline Solution. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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