BAUSCH & LOMB PRESERVED SALINE SOLUTION

INDICATIONS CONTRA-INDICATIONS DOSAGE SIDE-EFFECTS PREGNANCY OVERDOSE IDENTIFICATION PATIENT INFORMATION

BAUSCH & LOMB PRESERVED SALINE SOLUTION

SCHEDULING STATUS:
Not Scheduled

PROPRIETARY NAME
(and dosage form):

BAUSCH & LOMB PRESERVED SALINE SOLUTION

COMPOSITION:
Each mL contains:

	Sodium Borate	2,87 mg
	Sodium Chloride	4,20 mg
	Boric Acid	6,00 mg
	Sorbic Acid	0,10 m/v (preservative)
	Edetate Disodium	0,025% m/v (preservative)
	Purified Water ad to	1,00 mL

PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION:
A 34 (Other) Contact Lens Solution.

PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION:
BAUSCH & LOMB Saline Solution is for irrigation and rinsing of Soft Contact Lenses. It is not a disinfectant.

INDICATIONS:
BAUSCH & LOMB Preserved Saline Solution is for use with soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses whenever a normal saline solution is indicated, i.e. rinsing, cleaning and storage.

WARNINGS:
Never reuse BAUSCH & LOMB Preserved Saline Solution.

DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Always wash hands thoroughly before handling lenses. BAUSCH & LOMB Preserved Saline Solution is for use with soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses only. Not to be used with hard contact lenses.

1.	THERMAL DISINFECTION: Use BAUSCH & LOMB Preserved Saline Solution for the daily cleaning and rinsing of soft contact lenses. BAUSCH & LOMB Preserved Saline Solution must be changed daily in your contact lens carrying case (container). Use fresh BAUSCH & LOMB Preserved Saline Solution each time your lenses are cleaned and stored.
2.	COLD DISINFECTION: After completion of cold disinfection cycle, rinse contact lenses with BAUSCH & LOMB Preserved Saline Solution before inserting them in the eyes.

SIDE-EFFECTS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:

•	Do not touch tip of bottle to any surface as this may contaminate the solution.
•	Close cap tightly when not using solution to prevent contamination.
•	If irritation of the eyes persists or increases, discontinue use and consult your eye care practitioner.
•	Never reuse BAUSCH & LOMB Preserved Saline Solution.
•	Do not substitute chemical disinfecting solution for BAUSCH & LOMB Preserved Saline Solution.
•	Lens care procedures recommended by your practitioner must be followed daily. Failure to follow these procedures may result in development of serious eye infections.
•	Use before expiry date indicated on the container and carton.

IDENTIFICATION:
BAUSCH & LOMB Preserved Saline Solution is a sterile, preserved, clear and colourless solution.

PRESENTATION:
120 mL, 240 mL and 480 mL plastic containers.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS:
Store below 30°C. Protect from light. Keep out of reach of children. Not to be taken.

REFERENCE NUMBER:
L 550 (Wet/Act 101/1965)

APPLICANT:
SOFLENS (Pty) Ltd.,
6th Floor, Conlyn House,
156 President Street,
JOHANNESBURG 2001.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS PACKAGE INSERT:
March 1980

BAUSCH & LOMB is a trademark of Bausch & Lomb Incorporated.

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