AddiPak® Sterile 0.9% Sodium Chloride Solution by Hudson RCI is a preservative-free sterile saline in single-use 3 mL vials. Each vial is sealed until you twist it open and is meant to be used once and thrown away, so every dose is fresh and free of the preservatives found in multi-use bottles. Available in a 30-count and a 100-count box.
Quick facts
- Sizes: 30 vials or 100 vials per box
- Vial size: 3 mL single-use unit dose
- Solution: Sterile 0.9% sodium chloride (normal saline), USP
- Preservative-free, with no bacteriostatic agent added
- Non-pyrogenic
- Made by: Hudson RCI (Medline)
Why eye doctors recommend it
Preservatives in multi-use solutions can irritate sensitive eyes, especially with lenses that hold solution against the eye for hours. Single-use, preservative-free saline vials like AddiPak give you a fresh, sterile dose every time, with no risk of contaminating a large bottle. Many eye care professionals recommend preservative-free unit-dose saline for patients who wear scleral or other specialty contact lenses. Always use it exactly as your eye doctor directs.
Is AddiPak right for me?
- A good fit if your eye doctor recommended preservative-free saline for your lens care routine.
- A good fit if you want sterile, single-use vials instead of a multi-use bottle.
- A good fit if you are sensitive to preservatives in contact lens solutions.
- Never use saline to store or disinfect contact lenses. Use only as directed by your eye care professional.
Which size should I choose?
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30 count: about a month's supply at one vial per day, great for trying it or for travel.
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100 count: the best value for daily, long-term use.
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Benefits
- Sterile, preservative-free 0.9% saline
- Single-use vials, so every dose is fresh
- Easy twist-off top and squeeze-to-dispense vial
- No large bottle to contaminate
- Compact vials that are easy to carry
How to use
- Wash and dry your hands.
- Hold the vial gently and twist off the top.
- Squeeze the vial to dispense, as directed by your eye care professional.
- Discard the vial after use. Do not save or reuse any leftover solution.
What to expect
AddiPak is plain sterile saline, so it feels gentle and similar to your natural tears. Because each vial is single use, you open a fresh, sterile dose every time.
Key ingredients
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Sodium chloride (0.9%) in sterile water: normal saline that matches the natural salt balance of the body
How long a box lasts
At one vial per day, the 30-count box lasts about a month and the 100-count box lasts more than three months. How long a box lasts depends on how many vials your eye doctor recommends using each day.
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Frequently asked questions
Does AddiPak contain preservatives?
No. AddiPak is preservative-free, with no bacteriostatic agent added. That is why each vial is single use.
Can I save an opened vial for later?
No. Discard each vial after use, even if solution is left over. Once opened, it is no longer sterile.
Can I store my contact lenses in saline?
No. Saline does not disinfect. Never use it to store or disinfect contact lenses. Use the disinfecting solution your eye doctor recommends.
What is the difference between the 30 and 100 count?
Only the number of vials. The solution and vial size are the same. The 100-count box is the better value for daily use.
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Ingredients, warnings & storage
Ingredients: Sterile 0.9% sodium chloride solution, USP. Non-pyrogenic. No bacteriostatic agent or other preservative added.
Warnings: Rx only. Not for parenteral administration (do not inject). Single use only; discard after use. Do not use if the vial is damaged or open.
Storage: Store at room temperature.
