Comparing BSS vs Normal Saline Flush
| BSS (irrigation, intraocular) | Normal Saline Flush (sodium chloride) |
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| BSS (irrigation, intraocular) | Normal Saline Flush (sodium chloride) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Ophthalmic Surgery. BSS may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Medical Procedures. Normal Saline Flush may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about BSS (irrigation, intraocular) | More about (sodium chloride) | ||||||||||||||||
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
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View all BSS side effects |
View all Normal Saline Flush side effects |
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N/A |
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| Other irrigation, intraocular brands include: Balanced Salt Solution, BSS Plus, Endosol Extra | Other sodium chloride brands include: BD Normal Saline Flush, BD Posiflush SF, BD PosiFlush SF with BPC, Broncho Saline, Hyper-Sal, NebuSal, PulmoSal, Saljet Rinse, Saljet Sterile, Sodium Chloride, Inhalation, Swabflush View more | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category N
Not classified
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with Normal Saline Flush:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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