Quick answers
- What is Sodium chloride used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Saline (Raritan Pharmaceuiticals Inc) lists these uses: Naturally provides instant, soothing relief dry irritated nasal passages due to colds, allergies, dry air, pollution, smoke, air travel and use of decongestants/steroidal sprays..
- Do I need a prescription for Sodium chloride?
- No, the products on this page are sold without a prescription. Other products with the same active ingredient need a prescription (often a higher strength or another form): see the prescription page.
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredient, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Sodium chloride been recalled?
- FDA enforcement reports list 6 recalls of products on this page; the newest started August 20, 2026. A recall usually concerns specific products or lots, not every brand.
Also sold by prescription (often at a higher strength or in another form): Sodium chloride — prescription medicine
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
Saline · Raritan Pharmaceuiticals Inc
Sodium chloride 6.5 mg/mL, spray (nasal)
Active ingredient
Sodium Chloride 0.65%
Purpose
Moisturizer
Uses
Naturally provides instant, soothing relief dry irritated nasal passages due to colds, allergies, dry air, pollution, smoke, air travel and use of decongestants/steroidal sprays.
Warnings
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a healthcare professional before use. Use of this container by more than one person may spread infection.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222
Directions
For children and adults, squeeze bottle twice in each nostril as often as needed or as directed by physician. For infants, use drop application. Hold bottle upright for spray, horizontally for stream, and upside down for drop. The use of this dispenser by more than one person may spread infection.
Other information
store at room temperature
Inactive ingredients
benzalkonium chloride, benzyl alcohol, purified water, sodium phosphate dibasic, sodium phosphate monobasic
Questions?
1-866-467-2748 *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC, sodium phosphate monobasic.
— FDA label of Saline, Raritan Pharmaceuiticals Inc, effective September 9, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Sodium Chloride 1 Gram · Gendose Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Sodium chloride 1 g, tablet (oral)
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Sodium Chloride, USP 1.0 gram
Purpose
Electrolyte Replenisher
Uses
for the preparation of normal isotonic solution of Sodium Chloride. as an electrolyte replenisher for the prevention of heat cramps due to excessive perspiration. any alternative use as directed by a physician.
Warnings
Do not use
without consulting a physician Ask a physician before use if you have a sodium restricted diet due to multiple organ diseases Stop use and ask a physician if symptoms of heat cramps continue for more than 24 hours If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately.
Directions
- to make an isotonic solution of sodium chloride, dissolve one tablet in 120 ml (four ounces) of distilled water and use as directed by a physician
- if used as an electrolyte replenisher for the prevention of heat cramps due to excessive perspiration, take one tablet orally as directed by your physician
Inactive ingredients
None
— FDA label of Sodium Chloride 1 Gram, Gendose Pharmaceuticals, LLC, effective April 13, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity · Cvs Pharmacy
Sodium chloride 5%, ointment (ophthalmic)
Active ingredient
Sodium chloride, 50 mg (5%)
Purpose
Hypertonicity agent
Uses
temporary relief of corneal edema
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
- except under the advice and supervision of a doctor
When using this product
- it may cause temporary burning and irritation
- replace cap after use
- to avoid contamination do not touch tip of container to any surface
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours
- you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- pull down the lower lid of the affected eye
- apply a small amount (1/4 inch) of ointment to the inside of eyelid
- apply every 3 or 4 hours or as directed by a doctor
Other information
- store at 15°-25°C (59°-77°F)
- keep tightly closed
- DO NOT FREEZE
- see crimp of tube or carton for Lot Number and Expiration Date
- do not use if difficult to dispense or visible particles are seen in the product
- serious side effects associated with use of the product may be reported to the phone number below
Inactive ingredients
lanolin, mineral oil, purified water, white petrolatum
Questions?
[phone icon] Call 1-866-767-9161
— FDA label of Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity, Cvs Pharmacy, effective January 15, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Sodium Chloride · Walgreen Company
Sodium chloride 50 mg/mL, solution/ drops (ophthalmic)
Active ingredient
Sodium Chloride 5%
Purpose
Hypertonicity Agent
Uses
- For the temporary relief of corneal edema.
Warnings
For use in the eyes only Save box for complete information
Do not use
- except under the advice and supervision of a doctor.
- if solution changes color or becomes cloudy.
When using this product
- keep tightly closed.
- to avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface.
- replace cap immediately after each use.
- this product may cause temporary burning and irritation on being instilled into the eye.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you experience eye pain.
- changes in your vision occur.
- continued redness or irritation of the eye persists.
- condition worsens or persists.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) every 3 to 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor.
Other information
- replace cap after using and keep tightly closed.
- store at 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F).
- remove contact lenses before using.
Inactive ingredients
Boric Acid, Hypromellose, Methylparaben, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Sodium Borate, and Water for injection. Sodium Hydroxide and/or Hydrochloric Acid may be added to adjust pH.
Questions?
• 1-800-925-4733 • 9am – 5pm EST Monday - Friday
— FDA label of Sodium Chloride, Walgreen Company, effective November 19, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity · CVS Pharmacy
Sodium chloride 50 mg/mL, solution (ophthalmic)
Active ingredient
Sodium chloride 5%
Purpose
Hypertonicity agent
Uses
temporary relief of corneal edema
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
- except under the advice and supervision of a doctor
- if solution changes color or becomes cloudy
When using this product
- it may cause temporary burning and irritation
- to avoid contamination do not touch tip of container to any surface
- replace cap after use
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours
- you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) every 3 or 4 hours, or as directed by a physician. Other information
- store upright at 15°-25°C (59°-77°F)
- keep tightly closed
- serious side effects associated with use of the product may be reported to the phone number provided below
Other information
- store upright at 15°-25°C (59°-77°F)
- keep tightly closed
- serious side effects associated with use of the product may be reported to the phone number provided below
Inactive ingredients
boric acid, hypromellose, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium borate. Hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide may be added to adjust pH. PRESERVATIVES ADDED: methylparaben 0.023%, propylparaben 0.01%. Questions [phone icon] Call 1-866-767-9161
Questions?
[phone icon] Call 1-866-767-9161
— FDA label of Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity, CVS Pharmacy, effective January 15, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Sodium Chloride · Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc.
Sodium chloride 1000 mg, tablet (oral)
Active ingredient
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING Drug Facts Active Ingredient (in each tablet) Sodium Chloride, USP 1.0 gram
Purpose
Electrolyte Replenisher
Uses
for the preparation of normal isotonic solution of sodium chloride as an electrolyte replenisher for the prevention of heat cramps due to excessive perspiration any alternative use as directed by a physician
Warnings
Do not use
without consulting a physician Ask a physician before use if you have a sodium restricted diet due to multiple organ diseases Stop use and ask a physician if symptoms of heat cramps continue for more than 24 hours
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use
Keep out of reach of children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
Directions
to make isotonic solution of sodium chloride, dissolve one tablet in 120 mL (four ounces) of distilled water and use as directed by a physician if used as an electrolyte replenisher for the prevention of heat cramps due to excessive perspiration take one tablet orally as directed by physician
Other information
each tablet contains: sodium 394 mg store at room temperature 15ºC to 30ºC (59ºF to 86ºF) Product does not contain any inactive ingredients Supplied as round white tablet imprinted with RB51
Inactive ingredients
Other Ingredients None
Questions?
Call 1-844-474-7464
— FDA label of Sodium Chloride, Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc., effective November 7, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredient, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Sodium chloride 6.5 mg/mL · spray (nasal) · 18 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| CVS Saline | Cvs Pharmacy | DailyMed |
| Family Care Saline | United Exchange Corp. | DailyMed |
| HEB Saline | Heb | — |
| KROGER Saline | Kroger Company | DailyMed |
| MEIJER Saline | Meijer | — |
| Personal CARE Saline Nasal | Delta Brands Inc. | — |
| Quality Choice Saline | Quality Choice (Chain Drug Marketing Association) | — |
| Saline | Best Choice (Valu Merchandisers Company) | DailyMed |
| Saline | Bi-Mart | DailyMed |
| Saline | Family Dollar Services Inc | — |
| Saline | Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp | DailyMed |
| Saline | Publix Super Markets, Inc | — |
| Saline | Raritan Pharmaceuiticals Inc | DailyMed |
| Saline Nasal | Alaina Healthcare Private Limited | DailyMed |
| Walgreen Saline | Walgreens Co. | DailyMed |
| Walgreens Saline | Walgreen Company | DailyMed |
| Walmart Saline | Walmart Stores Inc | DailyMed |
Sodium chloride 1 g · tablet (oral) · 8 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Normal Salt | Graxcell Pharmaceutical, LLC | — |
| Normal Salt | Twin Med LLC | DailyMed |
| Sodium Chloride | Method Pharmaceuticals, LLC | DailyMed |
| Sodium Chloride 1 Gram | Gendose Pharmaceuticals, LLC | DailyMed |
| Sodium Chloride Normal Salt | Advanced Rx LLC | DailyMed |
| Sodium Chloride Normal Salt | Citragen Pharmaceuticals Inc | DailyMed |
| Sodium Chloride Normal Salt | Method Pharmaceuticals | DailyMed |
| Sodium Chloride Normal Salt | Twin Med LLC | DailyMed |
Sodium chloride 5% · ointment (ophthalmic) · 7 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Altachlore Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity Ophthalmic 5 Percent | Altaire Pharmaceuticals Inc. | DailyMed |
| Muro 128 | Bausch & Lomb Incorporated | DailyMed |
| Sodium Chloride | Yyba Corp | DailyMed |
| Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity | Cvs Pharmacy | DailyMed |
| Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity Ophthalmic | Rugby Laboratories | — |
| Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic 5 Percent Hypertonicity Eye | Hanlim | DailyMed |
| Walgreens Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic 5 Percent Hypertonicity Eye | Walgreen Company | DailyMed |
Sodium chloride 50 mg/mL · solution/ drops (ophthalmic) · 4 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Altachlore Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity | Altaire Pharmaceuticals Inc. | DailyMed |
| Sodium Chloride | Walgreen Company | DailyMed |
| Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity Ophthalmic Solution, 5% | Reliable 1 Laboritories LLC | DailyMed |
| Walgreens | Walgreen Company | DailyMed |
Sodium chloride 50 mg/mL · solution (ophthalmic) · 3 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Muro 128 | Bausch & Lomb Incorporated | DailyMed |
| Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity | CVS Pharmacy | DailyMed |
| Sodium Chlorode Hypertonicity Ophthalmic Solution | Rugby Laboratories | — |
Sodium chloride 1000 mg · tablet (oral) · 2 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium Chloride | Belleview Bioscience LLC | DailyMed |
| Sodium Chloride | Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. | DailyMed |
Sodium chloride 0.65% · spray (nasal) · 2 products
Sodium chloride 20 mg/100 mL · aerosol, spray (nasal) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Ancient Secrets Breathe Again | Lotus Brands, Inc. | DailyMed |
Sodium chloride 7% · liquid (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Worafy Gentle Eye Wash | Shenzhen Shandian Jingling Technology Co., Ltd. | DailyMed |
Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL · liquid (nasal) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| NebuClear MD Saline | Blue Echo Care LLC | DailyMed |
Sodium chloride 0.159 g/mL · liquid (intraocular) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Oimmal Gentle Eye Wash | Shenzhen Shandian Jingling Technology Co., Ltd. | DailyMed |
Sodium chloride 20 mg/mL · solution (ophthalmic) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Muro 128 | Bausch & Lomb Incorporated | DailyMed |
Sodium chloride 500 mg · tablet (oral) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium Chloride Normal Salt | Citragen Pharmaceuticals Inc | DailyMed |
Sodium chloride 9 mg/9 mg · liquid (respiratory (inhalation)) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| NebuClear MD | Blue Echo Care LLC | DailyMed |
Sodium chloride 65 g/mL · spray (nasal) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Saline 1.5 FL OZ | Alaina Healthcare Private Limited | DailyMed |
Sodium chloride 50 mg/mL · ointment (ophthalmic) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity | Yyba Corp | DailyMed |
Sodium chloride 0.009 g/mL · liquid (nasal) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9% Sodium Chloride Saline Solution | Yunqi Cosmetics (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd | DailyMed |
What pharmacies pay (NADAC)
The National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) is the average price U.S. retail pharmacies paid to buy one unit of a medicine (one tablet, one mL or one gram), from a monthly survey of pharmacy invoices by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). State Medicaid programs use it to pay pharmacies.
This is not the price you pay. What you pay depends on your insurance (copay or coinsurance), your pharmacy and any discounts, and pharmacies also charge for filling a prescription. Ask your pharmacist or your health plan what your price will be.
| Strength and form | Generic or brand | Pharmacies pay |
|---|---|---|
| sodium chloride 1 g tablet | Generic | $0.0654 per tablet |
| sodium chloride 1000 mg tablet | Generic | $0.0654 per tablet |
| sodium chloride 20 mg/mL solution | Brand: Muro 128 | $1.06 per mL |
| sodium chloride 5% ointment | Generic | $3.12 per gram |
| sodium chloride 5% ointment | Brand: Muro 128 | $4.79 per gram |
| sodium chloride 50 mg/mL solution | Generic | $0.3447 per mL |
| sodium chloride 50 mg/mL solution | Brand: Muro 128 | $1.12 per mL |
NADAC list of November 4, 2026; these prices took effect on October 21, 2026. Shown only where a package’s NDC code matches the NADAC list exactly, and only for that exact strength and form: nothing is averaged across strengths. Strengths and forms not listed here have no NADAC price.
Source: NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) 2026, data.medicaid.gov (CMS) →
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Walgreen Company4 products
- Bausch & Lomb Incorporated3 products
- Cvs Pharmacy3 products
- Shenzhen Shandian Jingling Technology Co., Ltd.2 products
- Blue Echo Care LLC2 products
- Rugby Laboratories2 products
- Alaina Healthcare Private Limited2 products
- Citragen Pharmaceuticals Inc2 products
- Quality Choice (Chain Drug Marketing Association)2 products
- Twin Med LLC2 products
- Yyba Corp2 products
- Altaire Pharmaceuticals Inc.2 products
- Lotus Brands, Inc.1 product
- Walmart Stores Inc1 product
- Delta Brands Inc.1 product
- Kroger Company1 product
- Method Pharmaceuticals1 product
- Reliable 1 Laboritories LLC1 product
- Bi-Mart1 product
- Belleview Bioscience LLC1 product
- Raritan Pharmaceuiticals Inc1 product
- Family Dollar Services Inc1 product
- Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp1 product
- United Exchange Corp.1 product
- Method Pharmaceuticals, LLC1 product
- Walgreens Co.1 product
- Graxcell Pharmaceutical, LLC1 product
- Gendose Pharmaceuticals, LLC1 product
- Hanlim1 product
- Heb1 product
Showing the 30 companies with the most products, of 38.
Recalls
From FDA enforcement reports, matched by the product’s NDC code or label. A recall usually covers specific products or lots: check the name and lot number on your package.
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August 20, 2026 · Class II · Ongoing · D-0856-2026
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Reliable -1 Laboratories, Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity Ophthalmic Solution, 5%, Sterile, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles, Distributed by: Reliable-1 Laboratories LLC, Valley Stream, NY, 11580, NDC 69618-077-55. — Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC
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July 2, 2019 · Class II · Completed · D-0417-2020
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
ActivEyes Altachlore Solution, 15 mL (1/2 FL OZ), Manufactured by Altaire Pharmaceuticals Inc., Aquebogue, NY 11931, NDC 59390-183-13 — Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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July 2, 2019 · Class II · Completed · D-0362-2020
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Walgreens Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Solution, 5% Hypertonicity Eye Drops, 0.5 oz (15 mL), Distributed by : Walgreen Co 200 Wilmot Road Deerfield IL 60015 NDC 0363-0193-13 — Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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July 2, 2019 · Class II · Completed · D-0416-2020
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
ActivEyes Altachlore Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity Opthalmic Ointment, 5%, Manufactured by: Altaire Pharmaceuticals Inc. Aquebogue, NY 11931, NDC 59390-184-50 — Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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July 2, 2019 · Class II · Completed · D-0361-2020
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Walgreens Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Ointment, 5% Hypertonicity Eye Ointment Sterile, Net Wt. 0.125 oz (3.5 g), Distributed by Walgreen Co. 200 Wilmot Road Deerfield, IL 60015, NDC 0363-7500-50 — Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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April 10, 2014 · Class II · Terminated · D-1410-2014
Crystallization: Crystal precipitate formation and an increase in the number of complaints associated with a gritty, sand-like feeling in the eye.
Muro 128 (sodium chloride) hypertonicity ophthalmic ointment, 5%, packaged in a) 1 g tube per carton, professional sample, NDC 24208-385-01, UPC 3 24208-385-01 2; b) 1/8 oz. (3.5 g) tube per carton, NDC 24208-385-55, UPC — Bausch & Lomb, Inc.
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.