There are many usages for Normal Saline Solution, such as;
Normal Saline Solution can be used for:
1. Wash your hands thoroughly before opening the bottle.
2. Holding the middle of the bottle, point the tip over the wound. Be careful not to let the tip contact with your hands, the wound, or any other surface.
3. Gently squeeze the bottle and release a continuous stream of saline directly onto the wound in order to remove dirt and debris without causing irritation.
4. Put the cap on immediately after each use.
5. Use sterile gauze to gently dab the wound and then apply antibacterial ointment or dress the wound according to your doctor’s recommendation.
Please note: For wounds that are severe or at risk of infection, care must be taken at every steps to avoid contamination. Those handling the wound should wear medical gloves if needed.
* Prior to opening;
* During use;
Once opened, sterile products can become contaminated with dust and pathogens from the environment. Therefore, the solution should not be used more than 30 days after opening or if there is any irregularity, cloudiness, sedimentation, or suspected contamination.
Using the product over 30 days after opening is not recommended because Normal Saline Solution does not contain preservatives or antimicrobials.
The pH value of Sofclens is around 6, which is slightly acidic and balanced with the pH of the human skin, so it will not cause irritation.
Sofclens is a sterile solution that can safely be used as often as necessary or as prescribed by your doctor because there is no adverse effect on the body with proper external use.
No. Because Sofclens is a Normal Saline Solution that does not contain preservatives or antimicrobials, it does not have disinfecting properties.
However, it can be used to rinse any residual of the disinfecting solution from contact lenses before wearing for maximum comfort.
Sofclens can be used to clean areas affected by acne after treatment in order to prevent infection and promote healing because Sofclens is sterile, pure, and safe for the skin.
Normal Saline Solution can be used to wipe the face in the same way as toner because it is sterile, safe, hypoallergenic, and non-irritating.
It also adds moisture to the skin, making skin soft and supple that will increase absorption for skincare products.
Nasal irrigation is done to flush mucus, foreign matter, pus, and bacteria out of the nasal cavity in order to alleviate a variety of symptoms, such as nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, postnasal drip, as well as reducing inflammation in the nasal cavity.
Nasal irrigation should be done with Normal Saline Solution such as Sofclens, which is an isotonic solution, and has been sterilized with high heat, so it is clean, safe to use, and non-irritating. Nasal irrigation can help loosen mucus and reduce the buildup of foreign matter and germs in the nasal cavity.
1. Nasal irrigation for children requires less saline. Use 5 ml for children instead of 10-15 ml for adults.
2. For children, when injecting saline into the nostril, make sure they say “ah” continuously. Otherwise, they may aspirate and choke on the saline. After rinsing, instruct children to lightly blow residual saline out of their noses. If they are unable to do so on their own, use a cleaned bulb syringe to suction mucus out of the nostrils.