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SALINE STERI-NEB 0.9% W/V NEBULISER SOLUTION, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% W/V NEBULISER SOLUTION - Patient leaflet, side effects, dosage

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Patient leaflet - SALINE STERI-NEB 0.9% W/V NEBULISER SOLUTION, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% W/V NEBULISER SOLUTION

Saline Steri-Neb® 0.9% w/v nebuliser solution

(sodium chloride)

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine.

  • Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
  • If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
  • This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
  • If any of the side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
  • The name of this medicine is Saline Steri-Neb® 0.9% w/v nebuliser solution but it will be referred to as Saline Steri-Neb throughout the remainder of the leaflet.

  • 1. What Saline Steri-Neb is and what it is used for

  • 2. Before you use Saline Steri-Neb

  • 3. How to use Saline Steri-Neb

  • 4. Possible side effects

  • 5. How to store Saline Steri-Neb

  • 6. Further information

1. what saline steri-neb is and what it is used for

Saline Steri-Neb is used to dilute nebuliser solutions. The nebuliser turns the solution into a fine mist which you can breathe in.

You should carefully read the leaflet supplied with the nebuliser solutions before using them with Saline Steri-Neb.

2. before you use saline steri-nebdo not use saline steri-neb if you: are allergic (hypersensitive) to sodium chloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

Taking other medicines

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breast-feeding, ask your doctor for advice before taking any medicine.

Driving and using machines

Saline Steri-Neb is not expected to affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

3. how to use saline steri-neb

Always use Saline Steri-Neb exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

You must only use Saline Steri-Neb in a nebuliser. Do not swallow the solution or use it in injections.

Read the manufacturer's in­structions and make sure you know how to use the nebuliser before you take your medicine.

  • Prepare your nebuliser for use according to the manufacturer's in­structions
  • Empty the solution that needs diluting into the nebuliser following the manufacturer's in­structions
  • Remove a Steri-Neb from the labelled strip by twisting and pulling (diagram A)
  • Hold the Steri-Neb upright and twist off the cap (diagram B)
  • Squeeze the contents into the reservoir of your nebuliser (diagram C)
  • Following the manufacturer’s in­structions, use your nebuliser
  • After you have used your nebuliser, throw away any solution that is left in the reservoir
  • Clean your nebuliser thoroughly.

Adults, children and the elderly

Follow your doctor's instruc­tions when you are diluting nebuliser solutions.

Mix up a fresh batch of the solution before each dose and use as directed by your doctor.

If you use more Saline Steri-Neb than you should

If you (or someone else) swallow any of the solution, or if you think a child has swallowed any of the solution, contact your nearest hospital casualty department or your doctor immediately. Please take this leaflet, any remaining solution, and the container with you to the hospital or doctor so that they know which solution has been consumed.

If you forget to use Saline Steri-Neb

If you forget to use the nebuliser, use it as soon as you remember, unless it is nearly time to use it again. Do not take a double dose of your medicine to make up for a forgotten dose.

If you stop using Saline Steri-Neb

Do not stop taking your medicine without talking to your doctor first even if you feel better.

If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. possible side effects

Like all medicines, the medicine you breathe in with Saline Steri-Neb could cause some side effects, although not everybody gets them. The leaflet that comes with that medicine will give you more information on this.

Tell your doctor if you notice any side effects.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at:

By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. how to store saline steri-neb keep out of the sight and reach of children. do not store above 25°c.

  • Do not refrigerate or freeze.
  • For single use only. Discard any unused portion.
  • Do not use Saline Steri-Neb after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and on each Steri-Neb unit after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.
  • Do not use Saline Steri-Neb if you notice the solution is cloudy.
  • Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

  • 6. Further Information

    What Saline Steri-Neb contains:

    The active substance is sodium chloride.

Each Steri-Neb Nebuliser Solution (2.5ml) contains Sodium Chloride 0.9% w/v in water for injections.

The other ingredient is water for injections.

What Saline Steri-Neb looks like and contents of the pack

Saline Steri-Neb is a unit dose blow moulded hermetically sealed 3ml ampoule containing 2.5ml of a clear, colourless aqueous solution.

Strips of 5 Saline Steri-Nebs are packed into foil laminate pouches, which in turn are packed into cartons containing 20 (Saline Steri-Nebs).

Manufacturer:

IVAX Pharmaceuticals UK, Aston Lane North,

Whitehouse Vale Industrial Estate, Preston Brook, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 3FA, UK.

Procured from within the EU by the Product Licence holder:

MPT Pharma Ltd., Westgate Business Park, Unit 5–7 Tintagel Way,

Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8ER, UK.

Repackaged by MPT Pharma Ltd.

PL: 33532/0554 Saline Steri-Neb® 0.9% w/v nebuliser solution

Leaflet date: 31st May 2016

POM


Leaflet code: XXXXXXXXXX

Steri-Neb® is a registered trademark of Norton Healthcare Limited.

Package Leaflet: Information for the User

Sodium Chloride® 0.9% w/v nebuliser solution

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine.

  • Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
  • If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
  • This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
  • If any of the side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
  • The name of this medicine is Sodium Chloride 0.9% w/v nebuliser solution but it will be referred to as Sodium Chloride throughout the remainder of the leaflet.

  • 1. What Sodium Chloride is and what it is used for

  • 2. Before you use Sodium Chloride

  • 3. How to use Sodium Chloride

  • 4. Possible side effects

  • 5. How to store Sodium Chloride

  • 6. Further information

1. what sodium chloride is and what it is used for

Sodium Chloride is used to dilute nebuliser solutions. The nebuliser turns the solution into a fine mist which you can breathe in.

You should carefully read the leaflet supplied with the nebuliser solutions before using them with Sodium Chloride.

2. before you use sodium chloridedo not use sodium chloride if you: are allergic (hypersensitive) to sodium chloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

Taking other medicines

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breast-feeding, ask your doctor for advice before taking any medicine.

Driving and using machines

Sodium Chloride is not expected to affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

3. how to use sodium chloride

Always use Sodium Chloride exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

You must only use Sodium Chloride in a nebuliser. Do not swallow the solution or use it in injections.

Read the manufacturer's in­structions and make sure you know how to use the nebuliser before you take your medicine.

  • Prepare your nebuliser for use according to the manufacturer's in­structions
  • Empty the solution that needs diluting into the nebuliser following the manufacturer's in­structions
  • Remove a Sodium Chloride unit from the labelled strip by twisting and pulling (diagram A)
  • Hold the Sodium Chloride unit upright and twist off the cap (diagram B)
  • Squeeze the contents into the reservoir of your nebuliser (diagram C)
  • Following the manufacturer’s in­structions, use your nebuliser
  • After you have used your nebuliser, throw away any solution that is left in the reservoir
  • Clean your nebuliser thoroughly.

Adults, children and the elderly

Follow your doctor's instruc­tions when you are diluting nebuliser solutions.

Mix up a fresh batch of the solution before each dose and use as directed by your doctor.

If you use more Sodium Chloride than you should

If you (or someone else) swallow any of the solution, or if you think a child has swallowed any of the solution, contact your nearest hospital casualty department or your doctor immediately. Please take this leaflet, any remaining solution, and the container with you to the hospital or doctor so that they know which solution has been consumed.

If you forget to use Sodium Chloride

If you forget to use the nebuliser, use it as soon as you remember, unless it is nearly time to use it again. Do not take a double dose of your medicine to make up for a forgotten dose.

If you stop using Sodium Chloride

Do not stop taking your medicine without talking to your doctor first even if you feel better.

If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. possible side effects

Like all medicines, the medicine you breathe in with Sodium Chloride could cause some side effects, although not everybody gets them. The leaflet that comes with that medicine will give you more information on this.

Tell your doctor if you notice any side effects.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at:

By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. how to store sodium chloride keep out of the sight and reach of children. do not store above 25°c.

  • Do not refrigerate or freeze.
  • For single use only. Discard any unused portion.
  • Do not use Sodium Chloride after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and on each Sodium Chloride unit after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.
  • Do not use Sodium Chloride if you notice the solution is cloudy.
  • Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

  • 6. Further Information

    What Sodium Chloride contains:

    The active substance is sodium chloride.

What Sodium Chloride looks like and contents of the pack

Sodium Chloride is a unit dose blow moulded hermetically sealed 3ml ampoule containing 2.5ml of a clear, colourless aqueous solution.

Strips of 5 Sodium Chloride ampoules are packed into foil laminate pouches, which in turn are packed into cartons containing 20 ampoules.

Manufacturer:

IVAX Pharmaceuticals UK, Aston Lane North,

Whitehouse Vale Industrial Estate, Preston Brook, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 3FA, UK.

Procured from within the EU by the Product Licence holder:

MPT Pharma Ltd., Westgate Business Park, Unit 5–7 Tintagel Way,

Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8ER, UK.

Repackaged by MPT Pharma Ltd.

PL: 33532/0554 Sodium Chloride 0.9% w/v nebuliser solution

Leaflet date: 31st May 2016

POM


Leaflet code: XXXXXXXXXX

Steri-Neb® is a registered trademark of Norton Healthcare Limited.

Sources: Original (products.mhra.gov.uk)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saline Steri-Neb used for?

Saline Steri-Neb 0.9% is typically used to help moisten the airways, which can ease breathing difficulties, especially for conditions like asthma or COPD.

Can I use Saline Steri-Neb for my child?

Yes, Saline Steri-Neb is safe for both adults and children. However, always consult your healthcare provider before use.

How often can I use the nebulizer solution?

You can use Saline Steri-Neb as often as prescribed by your doctor, generally up to 4 times a day for symptom relief.

Is Saline Steri-Neb the same as saline nasal spray?

No, while both contain saline, Saline Steri-Neb is specifically formulated for nebulization and is not suitable for nasal spray use.

Can I mix Saline Steri-Neb with other medications?

Mixing medications should only be done under the guidance of your healthcare provider to ensure safety and effectiveness.

What should I do if I miss a dose of Saline Steri-Neb?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it's almost time for your next dose. In that case, skip the missed dose.

What are the storage requirements for Saline Steri-Neb?

Store Saline Steri-Neb in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and keep it at room temperature.

Is there an expiration date on Saline Steri-Neb?

Yes, each package has an expiration date. Do not use it after this date.

Can I use Saline Steri-Neb if I have high blood pressure?

Saline solution does not typically affect blood pressure directly. However, consult with your doctor prior to use if you have concerns.

How does Saline Steri-Neb help with respiratory infections?

Saline helps thin mucus in the airways, making it easier to cough out and improving breathing during respiratory infections.

Are there any side effects from using Saline Steri-Neb?

Generally, side effects are rare but could include coughing or a mild burning sensation. If you experience severe reactions, contact your doctor immediately.

Can I travel with my nebulizer and Saline Steri-Neb solution?

Yes, but pack it properly to avoid damage or spillage. Always check airline regulations regarding medical devices before traveling.

Do I need a prescription to buy Saline Steri-Neb?

Saline solutions like Saline Steri-Neb are often available over-the-counter but check with your pharmacist or healthcare provider if unsure.

Can elderly patients safely use Saline Steri-Neb?

Yes, elderly patients can generally use it safely. Always consult their healthcare provider for tailored advice.

What's the difference between sterile saline and regular saline solutions?

Sterile saline solutions are specifically purified and packaged to be free of bacteria and contaminants, making them safer for medical use.

How long can I keep an opened bottle of Saline Steri-Neb?

Once opened, it’s best to use the solution within 24 hours to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Is it normal for my mouth to taste salty after using the nebulizer?

Yes, this can happen as saline is essentially saltwater; it's a normal sensation after nebulization.

Can I use essential oils or other additives in my nebulizer with Saline Steri-Neb?

No, adding essential oils or other substances can damage the nebulizer and affect treatment effectiveness; only use medications advised by your doctor.

What should I do if I'm allergic to sodium chloride?

If you have a known allergy to sodium chloride or experience any allergic reactions after using the product, discontinue use immediately and seek medical advice.

Does using a nebulizer with saline cause wheezing or coughing afterwards?

Some patients may experience temporary wheezing or coughing due to irritation; however, these symptoms usually improve quickly. If they persist, consult your healthcare provider.