Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Acetate, and Sodium Citrate

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Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Acetate, and Sodium Citrate

IRRIGATION

Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Acetate, and Sodium Citrate. INDICATIONS AND USAGE For use as an extraocular and intraocular irrigating solution during ocular surgical procedure involving perfusion of the eye…

Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Acetate, and Sodium Citrate

Brand names

Balanced Salt

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 irrigating solution should be used according to standard format for each surgical procedure. Follow directions of the particular administration set to be used. Allow the fluid to flow and remove air from the tubing before irrigation begins.

Warnings

WARNINGS NOT FOR INJECTION OR INTRAVENOUS INFUSION. Do not use unless overwrap is intact, 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 container 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 Balanced Salt Solution Sterile Irrigating Solution is an isotonic solution for use in irrigating tissues of the eyes.

NDC examples

0264-1945

Source: openFDA + RxNorm · 2026

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