{"title":"Disinfectant Solutions","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"op-irripod-0-9-saline-irrigation-solution-0-9w-v-sodium-chloride-20ml","title":"IRRIPOD Sodium Chloride 0.9% Saline Irrigation Pods - 25 x 20ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIRRRIPOD is a sterile, preservative-free 0.9% sodium chloride (isotonic saline) irrigation solution in single-use 20 ml twist-top pods (25 pods per box) for local flushing of wounds, burns, eyes and the nasal cavity, sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSolution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSterile sodium chloride 0.9% w\/v (isotonic saline) — preservative-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-use twist-top plastic pods (squeeze ampoule)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume per pod\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 pods per box (500 ml total)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIntended use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal irrigation: wound cleansing, burn flushing, eye washing, nasal\/saline rinse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNot for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInjection or infusion — external use only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegulatory status\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCE-marked medical device\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWays Pharmacy, UK (GPhC-registered)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHouseholds and workplaces stocking a first-aid kit for minor wound cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eContact lens wearers who need an emergency eye flush for grit or debris\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eParents managing minor cuts, grazes and stings on children\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople with mild nasal congestion or post-surgical nasal care, where a saline rinse is recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCarers performing routine wound dressing changes at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e intravenous or intramuscular injection, deep penetrating wounds where professional assessment is required, or as a contact lens storage \/ cleaning solution. Do not reuse a pod once opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWash your hands. Check the pod is sealed and within its expiry date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHold the pod upright. Twist off the top in one motion to break the seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFor a wound or burn: hold the pod 2–3 cm above the area, squeeze gently, and let the saline run over the surface to flush out dirt and debris.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFor an eye flush: tilt the head sideways with the affected eye downward. Invert the pod, squeeze gently, and let the saline run from the inner corner outwards. Blink throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFor nasal irrigation: invert the pod over the nostril with the head tilted forward; squeeze gently and breathe through the mouth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePat the area dry with a clean dressing if needed. Dispose of the used pod — do not save the remainder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use IRRRIPOD to flush my eye?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The solution is sterile isotonic saline, the same concentration as natural tears, so it can be used to rinse out grit, dust, eyelashes or minor chemical splashes from the eye. For chemical splashes, flush continuously for at least 10 to 15 minutes and seek urgent medical advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe to use on a child's grazed knee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Sterile 0.9% saline is the recommended first-line irrigation fluid for minor wounds in adults and children of any age. Flush the wound thoroughly, pat dry, and cover with a sterile dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use IRRRIPOD as a contact lens solution?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Sterile saline can be used as a one-off emergency eye flush, but it does not disinfect contact lenses and is not licensed for lens storage. Use the dedicated solution recommended by your optometrist for routine lens care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it preservative-free?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pod is single-use, so no preservatives are needed. This makes it suitable for sensitive eyes, broken skin and use on infants where preservatives such as benzalkonium chloride would be undesirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from a saline-soaked gauze?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIRRRIPOD provides direct, gentle irrigation under controlled pressure to physically wash debris out of a wound — gauze can only blot. For wounds with visible dirt, irrigation is the cleaning method recommended by NHS first-aid guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long do the pods keep once opened?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pod is single-use. Once opened, any unused solution should be discarded — do not save it for later use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety \u0026amp; storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExternal use only. Do not inject or infuse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiscard any pod that is leaking, swollen, cloudy, or past its printed expiry date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSeek urgent medical attention for: chemical splashes to the eye, deep or heavily contaminated wounds, persistent eye pain or visual change after rinsing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStore at room temperature, away from direct sunlight, out of reach of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/cuts-and-grazes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNHS — Cuts and grazes (first aid)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/eye-injuries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNHS — Eye injuries (first aid)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can I use IRRRIPOD to flush my eye?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. 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