Do not use except under the advice and supervision of a doctor
Do not use if the solution changes color or becomes cloudy
Available Forms
15 mL bottle, 2 mL sample bottle
Mechanism of Action
Hyperosmotic agent: raises tear film osmolarity above that of the corneal stroma, drawing fluid out of the edematous cornea and reducing corneal thickness. The effect is temporary and does not address the cause of the edema.
Warnings & Precautions
Persistent corneal edema: Reassess if the condition worsens or persists beyond 72 hours.
Eye pain or vision change: Discontinue and evaluate; continued redness or irritation is also a stop-use criterion.
Container contamination: Do not touch the dropper tip to any surface; replace the cap after use.
Common Side Effects
Ocular: Transient burning and irritation on instillation; the label gives no frequency.
Class safety: No serious complications reported with topical ocular hypertonic saline in a 2021 Cornea review of 16 articles.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Limited data; potential risks to the fetus not well established