bss

What is Bss?

From the FDA label:BSS ™ Sterile Irrigating Solution is a sterile balanced salt solution, each mL containing sodium chloride (NaCl) 0.64%, potassium chloride (KCl) 0.075%, calcium chloride dihydrate (CaCl 2 •2H 2 O) 0.048%, magnesium chloride hexahydrate (MgCl 2 •6H 2 O) 0.03%, sodium acetate trihydrate (C 2 H 3 NaO 2 •3H 2 O) 0.39%, sodium citrate dihydrate (C 6 H 5 Na 3 O 7 •2H 2 O) 0.17%, sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid (to adjust pH), and water for injection. The pH is approximately 7.5. The osmolality is approximately 300 mOsm/Kg.

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Side effects

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Bss cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.04 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Bss?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Bss. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Bss?

Bss is marketed by Alcon. You can see Alcon's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Bss a brand-name or generic drug?

Bss is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Calcium Chloride and Magnesium Chloride and Potassium Chloride and Sodium Acetate and Sodium Chloride and Sodium Citrate.

Is Bss available over the counter?

No. Bss is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Bss come in?

Bss is currently marketed as solution, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

Is Bss FDA-registered?

Bss is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA020742. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Is Bss safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict, and we don't yet have a composite recall-safety score for Bss. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings below, and always consult a licensed professional.

What are the side effects of Bss?

Bss's side effects are taken directly from its FDA label. From the label: 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. Both common and serious reactions are documented in full on this page. This is general reference from the FDA, not medical advice — always consult a professional.