This is an isotonic solution for use in irrigating tissues of the eyes. For irrigation during various surgical procedures of the eyes, ears, nose and/or throat.
Irrigation during various surgical procedures of the eyes, ears, nose, throat.
This ocular irrigating solution should be used according to standard format for each surgical procedure.
Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the products. This solution contains no preservative and should not be used for more than one patient. Use only if container and seal are undamaged and solution is clear. The addition of any medication to isotonic solution may result in damage to intraocular tissue. There have been rare reports of corneal clouding or edema following ocular surgery in which isotonic solution was used as an irrigating solution. As in all surgical procedures appropriate measures should be taken to minimize trauma to the cornea and other ocular tissues.
When the corneal endothelium is abnormal, irrigation or any other trauma may result in bullous keratopathy. Postoperative inflammatory reactions as well as incidents of corneal edema and corneal decompensation have been reported. Their relationship to the use of balanced salt solution has not been established.
Pregnancy Category: Not Classified. FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.
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