Indications
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.
Warnings and precautions
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 bag should not be used in more than one patient. This solution contains no preservative, unused contents should be discarded.
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.
Composition
- Active ingredients
- CALCIUM CHLORIDE 0.48MG/ML; MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE 0.3MG/ML; POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 0.75MG/ML; SODIUM ACETATE 3.9MG/ML; SODIUM CHLORIDE 6.4MG/ML; SODIUM CITRATE 1.7MG/ML
Official product information
Drugs@FDA lists the approved labels, letters and reviews for application NDA020742.
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At a glance
- Brand name
- BSS
- Active substance
- calcium chloride
- Route
- Irrigation
- Dosage form
- Solution
- Applicant
- Alcon
- Status
- Prescription
- FDA approval
- 10 Dec 1997
- Application
- NDA020742-001