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Balanced Salt Solution

Therapeutic agent (verify pharmacological class)

Prepared 19 Sep 2026

What it is used for

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 bag should not be used in more than one patient. This solution contains no preservative, unused contents should be discarded.

Possible 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.

Storage

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). Alcon Distributed by: Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Fort Worth, Texas 76134 USA © 2021 Alcon, Inc.

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