Shusher Care Wound Wash Spray – Sterile 5% Hypertonic Saline for Cuts, Scrapes & Wound Irrigation – Single Unit

This is not the same solution as the rest of the Shusher Care saline range. It is a 5% hypertonic saline wound wash, roughly five times the salt concentration of standard 0.9% saline, and it is formulated for cleaning wounds rather than rinsing noses.

Shusher Care Wound Wash Spray specifications

• Solution: 5% hypertonic saline (standard saline is 0.9%)
• Formulation: Sterile, drug-free and preservative-free
• Volume: 180 ml
• Delivery: Spray application, so the wound is not touched during cleaning
• Uses: Cuts, scrapes, minor burns, post-piercing aftercare, wound irrigation
• Pack: Single 180 ml bottle

What hypertonic means in practice

Isotonic 0.9% saline matches the body’s own fluid concentration and simply rinses. A 5% hypertonic solution is more concentrated than body fluid, so it draws fluid away from the wound site — the mechanism behind the manufacturer’s claim that it helps reduce swelling while flushing out bacteria and debris. That is a meaningfully different action, and the reason this bottle is not interchangeable with the nasal sprays.

Who this suits

One bottle is an upgrade to a standard home first aid kit for families with a child at the age where grazed knees are routine. For nasal congestion, buy the 0.9% sprays instead — this concentration is not intended for that.

The manufacturer notes this product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Follow the label instructions, and seek medical advice for deep, large or infected wounds rather than treating them at home.