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Last reviewed: 03.07.2025

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Saline is used as an isotonic solution. It is widely used for dehydration of various origins. Today, this drug is in demand.
Indications Saleen
Indications for use Saline - use in dehydration of various genesis. The drug is mainly used to maintain blood plasma volume during and after operations. In addition, the drug is used as a solvent for various drugs.
In the form of a hypertonic solution, it is used for water-electrolyte metabolism disorders. This is mainly due to a deficiency of sodium and chlorine ions. It is widely used for hypoosmolar dehydration of various genesis. Especially in cases where it was caused by vomiting, diarrhea and burns. Also for pulmonary hemorrhage, gastric fistula and intestinal bleeding.
Eye drops and ointment are used for corneal irritation, inflammatory and allergic diseases. The drug is mainly widely used in combination therapy. Today, the drug is most often used in the form of eye drops and ointment. Saline is a really good and effective remedy. It can be used only on the advice of a specialist.
Release form
Release form in the form of spray and drops. Nasal spray has 0.65%. It contains sodium chloride and auxiliary substances. These include: sodium bicarbonate and phenylcarbinol.
The medicine is packaged in 44 ml. This is a regular bottle with a spray. In this form, the product is quite simple and convenient to use. Each bottle is in a separate cardboard box.
There is no other form of release of the medicine. It is taken either as a solution or as eye drops and ointment. The type of activity of this medicine is quite diverse, which allows you to choose a certain form of release. When choosing a type of this remedy, you need to start from the goal. Because the medicine can be used both as drops for minor problems, and as a maintenance solution during surgery. Saline has become widespread due to its unique properties. They are achieved with the help of active components included in the composition of the medicine.
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Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacodynamics Saline - effectively relieves swelling of the mucous membrane. Getting into the nasal passages, it quickly eliminates inflammation and swelling. When the nose is blocked, it frees breathing due to its unique properties. In a matter of minutes, it liquefies mucus and removes it from the nasal passages.
A perfectly purified solution of table salt is excellent for nasal secretion. Additional compounds included in its composition normalize the acid-base balance of the rock salt solution to the level of the secretion of the nasal mucosa.
The medicine serves as an antiseptic. It is used to combat bacteria, viruses and fungi. All this happens due to the additional addition of benzalkonium chloride.
The use of this medicine can reduce the frequency of use of other local anti-inflammatory drugs. Thus, the transport and olfactory function of the mucous membrane is normalized. All this leads to the normalization of nasal ventilation and significantly reduces the recovery time after surgery. The effectiveness of the drug Saline has been proven more than once.
Pharmacokinetics
The pharmacokinetics of Saline is the effectiveness of the main component in combination with additional substances. The drug is able to normalize a person's condition. It is used mainly as a combination therapy. Thus, it is possible not only to reduce the frequency of use of other drugs, but also to feel significant relief in a short time.
Thanks to additional compounds, the nasal passages are cleared of runny nose. The medicine serves as an excellent antiseptic and all this is due to the content of benzalkonium chloride in it.
The medicine perfectly normalizes the transport and olfactory functions of the mucous membrane. In addition, all this leads to the normalization of nasal ventilation and a reduction in recovery time after surgery. The high efficiency of the drug Saline has been proven by many studies. Due to its unique composition, the medicine allows you to feel relief in a matter of minutes after use.
Dosing and administration
The method of application and dosage are prescribed individually. Thus, for infants and children, one press in each nostril is enough. For an adult, the dose can be doubled. The amount of medication used per day depends on the complexity of the situation. Basically, it is used as needed.
When the bottle is in a vertical position, the solution comes out of it as an aerosol. When it is horizontal, it comes out as a stream of liquid. If the bottle is turned upside down, drops will "come out" of it. This is simply an incredibly versatile product.
Adults can use it without any special restrictions. As for children, it is better to limit yourself to 2-3 applications per day. Detailed information regarding this issue will be provided by the attending physician. Much depends on the person's condition and the problem that he has. Despite the fact that there are no special restrictions regarding the use of the drug, you need to be careful. Saline is a new solution to all the troubling problems.
Use Saleen during pregnancy
The use of Saline during pregnancy is permitted, but only as a nasal spray. No studies have been conducted on the effect of the active components of the drug on the body of the mother and the unborn child.
Despite the fact that the drug can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding, it should be done with caution. The fact is that an insignificant part of the drug can penetrate the body. How the developing fetus will react to this is unknown.
In the first trimester, the use of any means is prohibited. It is always necessary to sensibly evaluate the positive effect for the mother with the negative impact on the developing organism. Moreover, the first criterion should be significantly higher than the latter. Any intervention is always accompanied by a consultation with an experienced specialist. It is quite easy to harm in the first months of pregnancy. Therefore, any drug, including Saline, should be used under the supervision of a doctor.
Contraindications
Contraindications to the use of Saline are the impossibility of using the drug in the presence of hypersensitivity to its main components. This can lead to the appearance of an allergic reaction of varying complexity. Therefore, the risk in this case may be unjustified.
In case of acid-base imbalance in the body, the medication should not be used under any circumstances. Excess sodium ions in the blood, lack of potassium and even extracellular dehydration completely exclude the possibility of treatment with this drug.
There is also a certain prohibition in case of cerebral or pulmonary edema. The drug should not be taken in case of heart and kidney dysfunction. That is why the drug should be used only after consulting a doctor. Any independent intervention can lead to serious consequences. Saline does not include harmful components in its composition, but it can cause an allergic reaction.
Side effects Saleen
No side effects of Saline have been noted. But, despite this, this possibility should not be ruled out. The fact is that each organism is individual in its own way. Therefore, there is a possibility of an inadequate reaction to this drug. Many sprays and drops can cause dryness of the mucous membrane of the nasal passages and cause irritation.
This is extremely rare, especially when it comes to the drug Saline. It consists of natural components and is not capable of causing such unpleasant symptoms.
If strange reactions from the body are observed during the use of the medicine, you should immediately inform the doctor about it. It is quite possible that the person has exceeded the permissible dose of the drug or has hypersensitivity to some components. In any case, you should not leave everything to chance. Organisms are individual and the reaction can be really serious and dangerous. You should take Saline with extreme caution.
Overdose
There have been no recorded cases of overdose. The drug is not capable of changing the speed of human reaction or affecting the ability to drive a vehicle.
Although there have been no cases of overdose, the possibility of their occurrence should not be ruled out. Thus, too high a dose of the drug can lead to negative symptoms on the part of the body. Irritation of the nasal mucosa is possible. In this case, you just need to stop taking the medicine and inform your doctor about the problem.
Naturally, the possibility of the drug getting into the body should not be excluded. For example, a child may accidentally swallow a small amount of the medicine. In this case, it is necessary to immediately wash out the stomach. The digestive tract organs will react to such influence with nausea and vomiting. The body must be immediately freed from the drug. If necessary, symptomatic treatment will be prescribed after Saline.
Interactions with other drugs
Interactions of Saline with other drugs are possible, but only not with glucocorticoids in increased quantities. This can lead to a negative reaction from the body.
It is not recommended to use Spey with products that have a similar effect. Naturally, this drug is widely used as a combination therapy. Despite this, it is not allowed for the products to have the same active components. This will lead to a high concentration of them in the human body. In this case, a strong allergic reaction cannot be ruled out.
When using any medications, you should always consult a doctor. After all, incorrect interaction of some drugs can lead to serious consequences, which is highly undesirable. Saline is a really powerful drug, but due to some of its features, it should never be combined with glucocorticoids.
Storage conditions
It is advisable to observe the storage conditions of Saline. Thus, the temperature regime should not exceed 30 degrees Celsius. It is advisable to store the product in a dry and warm place, where there is no access to direct sunlight. Moisture and cold have always been the enemies of many drugs.
It is not recommended to allow the medicine to fall into the hands of a child. He may take too much of the drug. Although it is used without limitation and as needed, it is better to avoid this.
A first aid kit is a great place to store it. It is important to pay attention to the external appearance of the medicine. Any change in the taste, color, and smell of the medicine should make a person think. Such "reactions" are the result of improper storage conditions, operation, and damage to the bottle itself. In this case, it is not recommended to use the medicine. It will not cause any particular harm to the body, but it will not be of any use either. Saline is an effective remedy that can both help and harm, naturally, if used incorrectly.
Shelf life
The shelf life of the medicine is 3 years. In fact, these are just numbers. In order for the product to really serve the specified period, it must be stored correctly. A dry, warm place without direct sunlight is the optimal condition.
Do not put the drug in the refrigerator. Do not expose it to moisture. In no case should children have access to the drug. They, due to their ignorance, can harm not only the drug, but also their health.
It is desirable that the product does not change its taste and appearance during the entire storage period. Otherwise, it must be thrown away, because no positive effect will be observed.
After the expiration date, the medicine should not be used under any circumstances. Even if it has not changed its appearance and the bottle has not been damaged. The drug is useful only during a certain period. In this case, Saline is no exception.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Saleen" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.