BSS PLUS

Balanced Salt, Ophthalmic solution for irrigation

Food

· Severity: Moderate

· Notes for Consumers: Avoid taking Sodium Bicarbonate with foods or beverages which contain a high sodium content (such as tomato juice or processed foods). Sodium Bicarbonate contains a significant amount of sodium in the oral solution. Talk to your health care provider about any dietary restrictions which are important in improving your health conditions.

· Notes for Professionals: Food or medicines containing a high sodium content (e.g., tomato juice) could increase the risk of complications of sodium excess when given with sodium bicarbonate. Patients and clinicians should be aware of the amount of sodium intake in medications and foods.

Balanced Salt, Ophthalmic solution for irrigation

Caffeine-containing Foods/Beverages

· Severity: Major

· Notes for Consumers: Limit excessive Caffeine intake (examples: coffee, teas, colas, chocolate and some herbal supplements) while taking Sympathomimetics and avoid medicines containing additional Caffeine whenever possible. Examples of Sympathomimetics include stimulants or weight loss drugs like Amphetamine, Adderall, Dexedrine, Fastin, and Tenuate. Sympathomimetics also include some cough and cold products containing Pseudoephedrine (example Sudafed), Phenylephrine, or Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) and also herbal weight loss products containing ephedra or Ma huang. Taking a high amount of Caffeine with the listed drugs can increase the risk of nausea, nervousness, palpitations, problems with sleep, rapid heartbeat, or other side effects.

· Notes for Professionals: Sodium phosphates should be used with caution in patients using concomitant medications that lower the seizure threshold like psychostimulants.

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