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Sterile eyesaline eyewash

For flushing the eye to remove loose foreign material, air pollutants or chlorinated water.

Checked against the official label · Updated

Sold without prescription in some countries Ophthalmic

Sterile eyesaline eyewash: quick answers

Used for
For flushing the eye to remove loose foreign material, air pollutants or chlorinated water.
Prescription
Sold without prescription in the United States; rules differ by country.

From the official label (May 2025). Your prescription and pharmacist come first.

How to use Sterile eyesaline eyewash

What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.

Who it is for

For flushing the eye to remove loose foreign material, air pollutants or chlorinated water

How to take it and how often
  • Flush the affected area as needed
  • Control the rate of flow of solution by pressure on the bottle
  • If necessary, continue flushing with emergency eyewash shower
Talk to a doctor first if

if solution changes color or becomes cloudy if twist-off top is broken or missing if eye is lacerated or object is imbeded with contact lenses if you have open wounds in or near the eyes, get medical help right away.

Warnings

For external use only- Obtain immediate medical treatment for all open wounds in or near eyes. To avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface. Do not reuse. Once opened, discard.

Possible side effects

You experience eye pain Changes in vision Continued redness, irritation or pain, or if the condition worsens or persist

How to store it

Keep out of reach of children.

If you miss a dose

Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.

From the official U.S. FDA label for this active ingredient. Your pack may have a different strength, so always read its leaflet. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Ask a pharmacist if you are unsure. Label dated 2025-05-14.

Brands around the world

Products with Sterile eyesaline eyewash as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.

Registered products

United States (FDA)

Eyesaline Emergency EyewashWATER 98.7 mL/100mL · Liquid · Honeywell Safety Products USA, Inc.
NDC 0498-2500Label
Sterile Eyesaline EyewashWATER 98.7 g/100g · Liquid · Protective Industrial Products, Inc.
NDC 80716-500Label

Other countries: check your pack's registration number and we point you to your regulator.

Check your pack of Sterile eyesaline eyewash

Type the registration number on the pack, or scan it with your camera.

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3 free checks left today Official sources: U.S. FDA · EMA (EU) · Health Canada · WHO alerts

Questions about Sterile eyesaline eyewash

What is Sterile eyesaline eyewash used for?

For flushing the eye to remove loose foreign material, air pollutants or chlorinated water (From the official U.S. FDA label.)

How do I take Sterile eyesaline eyewash?

Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: Flush the affected area as needed. Control the rate of flow of solution by pressure on the bottle. If necessary, continue flushing with emergency eyewash shower.…

Do I need a prescription for Sterile eyesaline eyewash?

In many countries Sterile eyesaline eyewash is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.

What brands contain Sterile eyesaline eyewash?

Sterile eyesaline eyewash is sold under names such as Eyesaline Emergency Eyewash. Brand names differ between countries.

What are the side effects of Sterile eyesaline eyewash?

The official label lists: You experience eye pain Changes in vision Continued redness, irritation or pain, or if the condition worsens or persist Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.

How can I check that my Sterile eyesaline eyewash is genuine?

Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

Sources

This page shows what official sources say, in plain words. It is not medical advice: your prescription and your doctor or pharmacist come first. Brand names, strengths and rules differ between countries.