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| Pronunciation |
 (BAL
anced salt soe LOO
shun) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| BSS® Ophthalmic |
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| Generic Available |
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Yes |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Ophthalmic Agent, Miscellaneous |
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| Use |
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Intraocular irrigating solution; also used to soothe and cleanse the eye in conjunction with hard contact lenses |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Use as needed for foreign body removal, gonioscopy and other general ophthalmic office procedures |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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| Patient Information |
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For the eye |
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| Nursing Implications |
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Contains sodium 0.49%, potassium 0.075%, magnesium 0.03%, calcium chloride 0.04%, sodium acetate 0.39%, and sodium citrate 0.17%; mix aseptically just prior to use |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Ophthalmic: Solution, sterile: 500 mL |
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