Bss - Balanced Salt Solution solution prescribing information
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 AND ADMINISTRATION:
This irrigating solution should be used according to standard format for each surgical procedure. Follow directions of the particular administration set to be used. Remove the outer overwrap. Clean and disinfect the rubber stopper by using a sterile alcohol wipe. Insert the spike aseptically into the bag through the target area of the rubber stopper. Allow the fluid to flow and remove air from the tubing before irrigation begins.
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.
DESCRIPTION:
BSS ™ Sterile Irrigating Solution is a sterile balanced salt solution, each mL containing sodium chloride (NaCl) 0.64%, potassium chloride (KCl) 0.075%, calcium chloride dihydrate (CaCl 2 •2H 2 O) 0.048%, magnesium chloride hexahydrate (MgCl 2 •6H 2 O) 0.03%, sodium acetate trihydrate (C 2 H 3 NaO 2 •3H 2 O) 0.39%, sodium citrate dihydrate (C 6 H 5 Na 3 O 7 •2H 2 O) 0.17%, sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid (to adjust pH), and water for injection. The pH is approximately 7.5. The osmolality is approximately 300 mOsm/Kg.
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY:
BSS Sterile Irrigating Solution is an isotonic solution for use in irrigating tissues of the eyes.
HOW SUPPLIED:
BSS ™ Sterile Irrigating Solution is supplied in a clear polypropylene bag using a grey butyl stopper and aluminum seal packaged in a clear, multilayered plastic outer overwrap. 500 mL in a bag: NDC 0065-1795-04.
STORAGE: Store at 36° - 77°F (2° - 25°C).
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