balanced salt solution

FDA Drug Profile — BSS

Drug Details

Generic Name
balanced salt solution
Brand Names
BSS
Application Number
NDA020742
Sponsor
Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
NDC Codes
2
Dosage Forms
SOLUTION
Routes
OPHTHALMIC
Active Ingredients
CALCIUM CHLORIDE, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM ACETATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM CITRATE

Indications and Usage

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.

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.