Shipping for Prescription Medications
Our pharmacy prepares and ships prescription medications separately to ensure proper handling.
Most prescriptions are delivered within 3-5 days.Sodium Chloride (Generic) Ophthalmic Ointment is a prescription medication used for temporary relief of corneal edema. Corneal edema is when the cornea swells—this can happen when there is a buildup of fluid in the cornea and when left untreated, it can lead to cloudy vision. This ointment is used to draw water out of a swollen cornea.
Item Number | 310478 |
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Administration Form | Topical |
For Use With | Dogs & Cats |
Product Form | Ointment |
Health Condition | Edema |
Drug Type | Anti-inflammatory |
For temporary relief of corneal edema
No serious side effects have been reported.
Talk to your veterinarian about any Food and Drug interaction concerns.
Eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye,
Sodium Chloride 5%
Take exactly as directed.
Store away from heat. Protect from freezing. Store at 20 to 25C (68 to 77F)
Hypertonic sodium chloride solutions or ointment are used to reduce swelling on the surface of the eye (cornea).The FDA (U.S. Food & Drug Administration) has approved this drug for use in humans but has not approved it for use in animals. The FDA allows veterinarians to prescribe products containing this drug for different species or for other conditions in certain situations. You and your veterinarian can discuss why this drug is the most appropriate choice.