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Sodium Chloride Nasal Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 1, 2023.

Applies to the following strengths: 0.65%; buffered 0.9%; 0.4%; 3%; 0.9%; 0.2%; 2.1%; 0.5%

Usual Adult Dose for:

Usual Pediatric Dose for:

Additional dosage information:

Usual Adult Dose for Nasal Congestion

Sodium chloride nasal buffered 0.9% powder for reconstitution:
Nasally once or twice daily.

Sodium chloride nasal 0.2% spray:
1 or 2 sprays in each nostril every 4 hours as needed.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Nasal Congestion

Sodium chloride nasal buffered 0.9% powder for reconstitution:
5 years or older: Nasally once or twice daily.

Sodium chloride nasal 0.2% spray:
2 years or older: 1 spray in each nostril every 4 hours as needed.

Renal Dose Adjustments

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Liver Dose Adjustments

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Dialysis

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Further information

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