Balanced Salt Solution
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Balanced Salt Solution
OPHTHALMIC
Balanced Salt Solution. INDICATIONS AND USAGE: For use as an extraocular and intraocular irrigating solution during ocular surgical procedure involving perfusion of the eye…

Brand names
BSS
Active ingredients
CALCIUM CHLORIDEMAGNESIUM CHLORIDEPOTASSIUM CHLORIDESODIUM ACETATESODIUM CHLORIDESODIUM CITRATE
Indications
INDICATIONS AND USAGE: For use as an extraocular and intraocular irrigating solution during ocular surgical procedure involving perfusion of the eye with an expected maximum duration of less than 60 minutes.
Dosage
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The adapter plug is designed to accept an irrigating needle. Tissues may be irrigated by attaching the needle to the DROP-TAINER ® bottle as explained below. External irrigation may be done without the irrigating needle. Method of using Adapter Plug for LUER-LOK ® Hub Ophthalmic Irrigating Needle: 1. Aseptically remove DROP-TAINER bottle from blister by peeling paper backing. 2. Snap on surgeon's sterile irrigation needle. Push until firmly in place and twist slightly. 3. Test assembly for proper function before use. NOTE: LUER-LOK is a registered trademark of Becton, Dickinson and Company.
Warnings
WARNINGS • NOT FOR INJECTION OR INTRAVENOUS INFUSION. • Do not use unless product is clear, seal is intact, and container is undamaged. • Do not use if product is discolored or contains a precipitate. • SINGLE patient use only. The contents of this bottle should not be used in more than one patient. • This solution contains no preservative, unused contents should be discarded.
Adverse reactions
ADVERSE REACTIONS: Irrigation or any other trauma to the corneal endothelium may result in corneal swelling or bullous keratopathy. Post-operative inflammatory reactions as well as incidents of corneal edema and corneal decompensation have been reported.
Mechanism of action
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY: BSS Sterile Irrigating Solution is an isotonic solution for use in irrigating tissues of the eyes.
NDC examples
0065-17950065-0795
Source: openFDA + RxNorm · 2026
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