OTC
Electrolyte and fluid replacement
Sodium Chloride
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Sodium chloride is essentially medical-grade salt water (saline) that helps restore fluid balance in your body, clean wounds, or relieve nasal and eye dryness — it works by replacing water and salt your body has lost.
What is it used for?
Dehydrationfluid loss from vomiting or diarrhoeawound cleaningeye irrigationnasal congestionreplacing body fluids during surgery or hospital admissionheat exhaustion
Available Over The Counter
Available at pharmacies without a prescription. Rules may vary by country.