HYPERTONIC SODIUM CHLORIDE, NEBULISED
Clinical Indication
To loosen tenacious secretions. Under supervision of a respiratory physiotherapist.
Comments
Available as 3% and 7% solutions.
Date of classification
March 2024
Yellow
Specialist recommendation: Medicines initiated (and stabilised where appropriate) or recommended by a specialist service for prescribing in primary care. Requests should be clearly communicated either through written communication including using approved paperwork if available or verbal means as appropriate .