Flurocin Eye Drops
Fluorescein Sodium 2% Eye prep
100 mg/5 ml
Reman Drug Laboratories Ltd.
| Pack size | 10 ml bot |
|---|---|
| Retail Price | 79.00 |
Indications
Fitting of hard contact lenses, Diagnostic ophthalmic procedures
Adult Dose
Ophthalmic
Eye Examination
Diagnostic staining
Moisten by applying 1-2 drops on to the eye.
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity to components or mercury-containing compounds; history of hypersensitivity to fluorescein sodium
Precautions
Severe local tissue damage, including phlebitis, skin sloughing, toxic neuritis, may occur from extravasation; use caution; discontinue immediately if extravasation occurs
Lactation: Excreted into breast milk; American Academy of Pediatrics classifies fluorescein as compatible with breast-feeding
Pregnancy-Lactation
C
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: Excreted into breast milk; American Academy of Pediatrics classifies fluorescein as compatible with breast-feeding
Adverse Effects
Transient yellow coloration of skin and urine; staining of the skin, clothing and soft contact lenses.
Mechanism of Action
Fluorescein, a precursor of the eosins, temporarily stains any cell it enters therefore marking any damaged areas.
Note
Flurocin 100 mg/5 ml Eye Drops manufactured by Reman Drug Laboratories Ltd.. Its generic name is Fluorescein Sodium 2% Eye prep.