Balanced Salt Solution
PrescriptionHandelsnamen: BSS
About This Medication
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.
Wirkstoffe
| Wirkstoff | Stärke |
|---|---|
| Calcium Chloride | - |
| Magnesium Chloride | - |
| Potassium Chloride | - |
| Sodium Acetate | - |
| Sodium Chloride | - |
| Sodium Citrate | - |
Indikationen und Anwendung
Dosierung und Verabreichung
Side Effects Overview
Warnhinweise und Vorsichtsmaßnahmen
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 bag should not be used in more than one patient. This solution contains no preservative, unused contents should be discarded.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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 bag should not be used in more than one patient. This solution contains no preservative, unused contents should be discarded.
Balanced Salt Solution is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
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- • DailyMed — Balanced Salt Solution drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Balanced Salt Solution label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 806392 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Balanced Salt Solution (FDA National Drug Code)
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