A sterile iso-osmotic solution containing sodium chloride 0.49%, potassium chloride 0.075%, calcium chloride 0.048%, magnesium chloride 0.03%, sodium acetate 0.39%, and sodium citrate 0.17%.

Indications: for intra-ocular and topical irrigation during surgical procedures.

Sodium chloride 0.9% drops are sometimes useful in tear deficiency, and can be used as ‘comfort drops' by contact lens wearers, and to facilitate lens removal. Special presentations of sodium chloride 0.9% and other irrigation solutions are used routinely for intra-ocular surgery.