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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
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.
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Uses
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.
History
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Other Information
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%.
Sources
Flucaine Manufacturers
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Ocusoft, Inc.
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Flucaine | Ocusoft, Inc.
Usual Dosage: Removal of foreign bodies and sutures, and for tonometry, 1 to 2 drops (in single instillations) in each eye before operating.
Deep Ophthalmic Anesthesia: 1 drop in each eye every 5 to 10 minutes for 5-7 doses.
NOTE: The use of an eye patch is recommended.
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