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Saline solution (5:1)

Saline solution (5:1)

Five parts water to one part salt by weight. More dilute than 4:1 saline; adjust the dose when switching.

Ingredients

  • Water100 ml
  • Salt20 g

Method

  1. Stir the water and salt until dissolved. Here, 100 ml water weighs about 100 g.
  2. Transfer to a clean dropper bottle.

Yield

Makes about 110 ml

Keeps

Keep tightly closed with a clean dropper.