Bss Solution
NDC 0065-1795

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Table of Contents
  1. Product Information
  2. Product Packages
  3. What is NDC 0065-1795?
  4. Bss Uses
  5. Active Ingredients
  6. Active Ingredients UNII Codes
  7. Inactive Ingredients UNII Codes
  8. NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk
  9. Pharmacologic Classes

Product Information

Bss (balanced salt solution) is a NDA-approved product labeled by Alcon Laboratories, Inc.. This medication is typically used as a blood coagulation factor [epc]. It is supplied as a solution for ophthalmic administration. This product entry covers the primary NDC 0065-1795 and its associated package configuration. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.

Primary Identification

NDC Product Code:
0065-1795
Proprietary Name:
Bss
Non-Proprietary Name: [1]
Balanced Salt Solution
Substance Name: [2]
Calcium Chloride; Magnesium Chloride; Potassium Chloride; Sodium Acetate; Sodium Chloride; Sodium Citrate
NDC Directory Status:
Human Prescription Drug
Product Type: [3]
ACTIVE PRODUCT INCLUDED in the NDC Directory
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Clinical Specifications

Dosage Form:
Solution - A clear, homogeneous liquid1 dosage form that contains one or more chemical substances dissolved in a solvent or mixture of mutually miscible solvents.
Administration Route(s): [4]
Ophthalmic - Administration to the external eye.

Labeler & Regulatory Data

Labeler Name: [5]
Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
Labeler Code:
0065
Product Label ID:
28488c7b-cf6a-4a03-916f-cc66b3afdc57
FDA Application Number: [6]
NDA020742
Marketing Category: [8]
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.

Marketing Timeline

Start Marketing Date: [9]
03-28-1969
Listing Expiration Date: [11]
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag: [12]
N

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Product Details

What is NDC 0065-1795?

The NDC code 0065-1795 is assigned by the FDA to the product Bss. It is commonly known by its generic name, balanced salt solution. This pharmaceutical product is labeled by Alcon Laboratories, Inc. and is currently categorized as listed product. The medication is a solution administered via ophthalmic route. In terms of distribution, this product is available in a single package configuration. The associated package NDC(s) include: 0065-1795-04. Beyond standard identification, this entry provides technical data including pharmacologic classes, UNII ingredient references, and RxNorm cross-referencing for healthcare systems.

What are the uses of this product?

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.

What are Active Ingredients of this product?

An active ingredient is the substance responsible for the medicinal effects of a product specified by the substance's molecular structure or if the molecular structure is not known, defined by an unambiguous definition that identifies the substance. Each active ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.
  • CALCIUM CHLORIDE .48 mg/mL - A salt used to replenish calcium levels, as an acid-producing diuretic, and as an antidote for magnesium poisoning.
  • MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE .3 mg/mL - Magnesium chloride. An inorganic compound consisting of one magnesium and two chloride ions. The compound is used in medicine as a source of magnesium ions, which are essential for many cellular activities. It has also been used as a cathartic and in alloys.
  • POTASSIUM CHLORIDE .75 mg/mL - A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA.
  • SODIUM ACETATE 3.9 mg/mL - The trihydrate sodium salt of acetic acid, which is used as a source of sodium ions in solutions for dialysis and as a systemic and urinary alkalizer, diuretic, and expectorant.
  • SODIUM CHLORIDE 6.4 mg/mL - A ubiquitous sodium salt that is commonly used to season food.
  • SODIUM CITRATE 1.7 mg/mL - Sodium salts of citric acid that are used as buffers and food preservatives. They are used medically as anticoagulants in stored blood, and for urine alkalization in the prevention of KIDNEY STONES.

Which are the associated UNII Codes?

The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:

Which are the Inactive Ingredients associated UNII Codes?

The inactive ingredients are all the component of a medicinal product OTHER than the active ingredient(s). The acronym "UNII" stands for “Unique Ingredient Identifier” and is used to identify each inactive ingredient present in a product. The UNII codes for the inactive ingredients in this product are:

What is the NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this product?

RxNorm is a normalized naming system for generic and branded drugs that assigns unique concept identifier(s) known as RxCUIs to NDC products.The NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this produdct indicates multiple concept unique identifiers (RXCUIs) are associated with this product:
  • RxCUI: 806392 - calcium chloride 0.048 % / magnesium chloride 0.03 % / potassium chloride 0.075 % / sodium acetate 0.39 % / sodium chloride 0.64 % / sodium citrate 0.17 % Ophthalmic Solution
  • RxCUI: 806392 - calcium chloride 0.004 MEQ/ML / magnesium chloride 0.003 MEQ/ML / potassium chloride 0.01 MEQ/ML / sodium acetate 0.0475 MEQ/ML / sodium chloride 0.109 MEQ/ML / sodium citrate 0.012 MEQ/ML Ophthalmic Solution
  • RxCUI: 806392 - Calcium Chloride 0.004 MEQ/ML / Magnesium Chloride 0.003 MEQ/ML / K+ Chloride 0.01 MEQ/ML / Sodium Acetate 0.0475 MEQ/ML / NaCl 0.109 MEQ/ML / sodium citrate 0.012 MEQ/ML Ophthalmic Solution
  • RxCUI: 806392 - Calcium Chloride 0.004 MEQ/ML / Magnesium Chloride 0.003 MEQ/ML / Pot Chloride 0.01 MEQ/ML / Sodium Acetate 0.0475 MEQ/ML / NaCl 0.109 MEQ/ML / sodium citrate 0.012 MEQ/ML Ophthalmic Solution
  • RxCUI: 806396 - BSS Sterile Irrigating 0.048 % / 0.03 % / 0.075 % / 0.39 % / 0.64 % / 0.17 % Ophthalmic Solution

Which are the Pharmacologic Classes of this product?

A pharmacologic class is a group of drugs that share the same scientifically documented properties. The following is a list of the reported pharmacologic class(es) corresponding to the active ingredients of this product.

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Product & Regulatory Definitions
What is the Non-Proprietary Name? The non-proprietary name is sometimes called the generic name. The generic name usually includes the active ingredient(s) of the product.
What is the Substance Name? An active ingredient is the substance responsible for the medicinal effects of a product specified by the substance's molecular structure or if the molecular structure is not known, defined by an unambiguous definition that identifies the substance. Each active ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.
What kind of product is this? Indicates the type of product, such as Human Prescription Drug or Human Over the Counter Drug. This data element matches the “Document Type” field of the Structured Product Listing.
What are the Administration Routes? The translation of the route code submitted by the firm, indicating route of administration.
What is the Labeler Name? Name of Company corresponding to the labeler code segment of the Product NDC.
What is the FDA Application Number? This corresponds to the NDA, ANDA, or BLA number reported by the labeler for products which have the corresponding Marketing Category designated. If the designated Marketing Category is OTC Monograph Final or OTC Monograph Not Final, then the Application number will be the CFR citation corresponding to the appropriate Monograph (e.g. “part 341”). For unapproved drugs, this field will be null.
What is the Marketing Category? Product types are broken down into several potential Marketing Categories, such as NDA/ANDA/BLA, OTC Monograph, or Unapproved Drug. One and only one Marketing Category may be chosen for a product, not all marketing categories are available to all product types. Currently, only final marketed product categories are included. The complete list of codes and translations can be found at www.fda.gov/edrls under Structured Product Labeling Resources.
What is the Start Marketing Date? This is the date that the labeler indicates was the start of its marketing of the drug product.
What is the Listing Expiration Date? This is the date when the listing record will expire if not updated or certified by the product labeler.
What is the NDC Exclude Flag? This field indicates whether the product has been removed/excluded from the NDC Directory for failure to respond to FDA"s requests for correction to deficient or non-compliant submissions, or because the listing certification is expired, or because the listing data was inactivated by FDA, or because it was discontinued by the labeler. Possible values in this field are: "D", "E", "I", "N", "U".