Avoid contamination – do not touch tip of sterile dropper used to dispense solution to any surface. Replace container closure immediately after using. Prolonged use of a topical ocular anesthetic is not recommended. It may product permanent corneal opacification with accompanying visual loss.
There is currently no manufacturer warning information available for this drug.
For procedures requiring a disclosing agent in combination with an anesthetic agent such as tonometry, gonioscopy, removal of corneal foreign bodies and other short corneal or conjunctival procedures.
Fluorescein Sodium and Proparacaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP (Sterile) is a sterile ophthalmic solution combining the disclosing action of Fluorescein with the anesthetic action of Proparacaine Hydrochloride.
The active ingredient, Fluorescein Sodium, has the chemical name Spiro [isobenzofuran-1 (3H), 9′-[9H]xanthene]-3-one, 3′ ,6′ dihydroxy-,disodium salt. It is represented by the following structural formula:
The active ingredient, Proparacaine Hydrochloride, has the chemical name Benzoic acid, 3-amino-4-propoxy-, 2-[diethylamino]ethyl ester monohydrochloride. It is represented by the following structural formula:
EACH mL CONTAINS: ACTIVES: Fluorescein Sodium, USP, 0.25% [2.5 mg]. Proparacaine Hydrochloride, USP, 0.5% [5mg]; INACTIVES: Povidone, Boric Acid, Waer for Injection, Sodium
PRESERVATIVE: Methylparaben 0.1%.