Substantial oral ingestion may require the use of a diuretic to remove excess sodium.
24 months
Ampoules removed from the foil overwrap should be used within 90 days.
Use immediately after first opening of the ampoule. Discard any unused contents.
The solution should not be administered orally or parenterally.
Not applicable
Solution for nebulisation
Clear, colourless solution in a clear, plastic single dose ampoule
Saline Nebuliser Solution is not expected to cause any undesirable effects in normal use.
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme; website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard
There are no findings of relevance to the prescriber other than those already mentioned elsewhere in the SPC. Please refer to the product to be reconstituted.
For dilution of solutions for nebulisation.
Isotonic (0.9% w/v) sodium chloride solution is widely used for dilution purposes.
Not applicable
30th March 2015
Saline Nebuliser Solution
(Sodium Chloride 0.9% w/v)
Breath Limited
Whiddon Valley
Barnstaple
North Devon
EX32 8NS
United Kingdom
Do not store above 25°C.
Do not refrigerate or freeze.
A unit dose blow moulded hermetically sealed low density polyethylene ampoule containing 2.5 ml of solution. Strips of ten ampoules are overwrapped in an aluminium laminate foil pack. Saline Nebuliser Solution is available in boxes containing 20, 60 or 100 ampoules.
PL 18023/0006
Each 1 ml of solution contains 9 mg of Sodium Chloride
Do not use unless the product is clear and the pack intact. Discard any surplus after use. Saline Nebuliser Solution should be used with a nebuliser, only under the direction of a physician. Patients using nebuliser solutions at home should be warned that if the usual relief is diminished or the usual duration of action reduced, they should consult their doctor.
Not known.
Adults, children and elderly: use as directed by the physician.
Saline Nebuliser Solution is only to be used as a diluent for diluting products for nebulisation and should not be used on its own. It should not be taken orally or administered parenterally.
Each ampoule contains 2.5 ml of solution.
Refer to the patient information leaflet of the nebulised product to be diluted that your physician has prescribed you for detailed instructions on use of this solution as a diluent. To ensure accurate dosing it is recommended that a dosing syringe is used if necessary.
Method of Administration: By inhalation from a suitable nebuliser or an intermittent positive pressure ventilator after the single dose ampoule has been opened and its contents transferred to the nebuliser chamber. Administration should be in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions for the device.
1. Prepare the nebuliser by following the manufacturer's instructions and the advice of your doctor.
2. The nebulised product to be diluted should be introduced into the nebuliser chamber as instructed in the appropriate patient information leaflet.
3. Carefully separate a new saline ampoule from the strip. Never use an ampoule that has been opened already.
3. Open the ampoule by simply twisting off the top, always taking care to hold it in an upright position.
4. Squeeze the contents of the plastic ampoule or use a dosing syringe as required into the nebuliser chamber and swirl gently to mix.
5. Assemble the nebuliser and use it as directed by your doctor.
6. After nebulisation, clean the nebuliser according to the manufacturer's instructions. It is important that the nebuliser is kept clean.
As the single dose units contain no preservatives it is important that the contents are used immediately after opening and a fresh ampoule is used for each administration to avoid microbial contamination. Partly used, opened or damaged single dose units should be discarded.
Any solution remaining in the nebuliser chamber should be discarded.
No special requirements.
Date of first authorisation: 23rd October 2009
Date of latest renewal: 14th September 2014
