BSS
Generic Formulation: BALANCED SALT SOLUTION
Regulatory Registrant: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
Related NDC Products
| NDC Code | Dosage Form | Route | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0065-0800 | KIT | — | NDA |
| 0065-0795 | SOLUTION | OPHTHALMIC | NDA |
| 0065-1795 | SOLUTION | OPHTHALMIC | NDA |
| 0065-0800 | KIT | — | NDA |
Indications & 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.
Dosage & Administration
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.
Side Effects
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.