Sterile Saline 0.9% (single-dose vials)

Sodium chloride 0.9% in sealed single-use (unit-dose) plastic vials, 5 mL each. The same salt-water strength as the body; opened, used once, thrown away.

Last edited 2026-09-28 · written by PepPrep

0.9% sodium chloride
Single-dose 5 mL
Sealed, sterile

What it’s for

Sterile 0.9% saline in single-use pods, the liquid nasal-spray recipes call for. These are irrigation/inhalation grade: for nasal sprays and rinsing, not for injection or for mixing anything that will be injected. Single-dose means there is never an opened bottle going stale.

What to check in the listing

Read the label for the grade: 'for irrigation' and 'for inhalation' pods are for rinsing and nasal use, and that is what these are for; they are not a substitute for bacteriostatic water, and saline has no preservative, so a vial is one use only. Twist the top off, use it, bin the rest. See the water guide for which liquid goes with what.

At a glance

TypeMixing liquid

LiquidSaline 0.9%Liquid is what the bottle holds. Bacteriostatic water has a preservative and keeps 28 days once opened; sterile water and saline have none and are single-use. Glossary

PreservativeNoPreservative says whether it carries one: 0.9% benzyl alcohol stops bacteria multiplying in an opened bottle, and it is what makes a multi-dose bottle possible. Glossary

Volume5 mL

Single-useYes

Once opened0 daysOnce opened is how long the bottle is considered good after the first needle goes through the stopper.

Used forNasal spraysUsed for lists the situations this product is for; the decision tool and the Finder match on these.

PriceBudgetPrice tier is the rough position within its category, not a live price: budget is the cheapest sensible option, premium costs more for a reason the page explains.

TravelCarry-on friendlyTravel says whether it is practical to fly with: carry-on means it goes through security without fuss.

SterileYesSterile means individually sealed and sterile until opened; anything that touches the inside of a vial or your skin should be.

Pack30Pack is how many come in the listing this site links to; it is shown only where every store's listing gives the same count. Check it against the listing, since photos often show ten and ship one.

ReusableNo

Specifications above were recorded from the Amazon listing on 2026-09-03. Listings change hands: open the listing for its current description, price and availability.

If you're not sure which water a vial needs, or how long an opened bottle lasts, read Bac water vs sterile water vs saline (and which to buy) first. The side-by-side bacteriostatic water vs sterile water comparison covers the other half of the choice.

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Sterile Saline 0.9% (single-dose vials)

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