Fluorexon - Ophthalmic Agents - Ophthalmic Diagnostic Products
Drug Name:
Fluorexon - Ophthalmic Agents - Ophthalmic Diagnostic Products
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Indication Type Description:
Indication:
Contact lens fitting aid.
Contra-Indications:
Hypersensitivity to sodium fluorescein
Special Precaution/Warnings-
Contact lens- when used wsith lens of greater than 55% hydrationsome colr may remain
in the lens. Remove by washing repeated with washing solutionapproved for the lens.
Rinse with saline or water.
Any rsidual colring will wash out with the tear flowwhen lens is reinstated in the eye.
Hydrogen peroxide - do not ise hydrogen peroxide solution to clean or sterilize lens until
all the traces of fluoresein are removed because this oxidising agent can bind fluoresein
molecules to the lens.
Pregnancy -undermined- no information available regarding fluorexon in pregnant woman.
Lactation- no information available regarding fluorexon in breast feeding woman.
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Indication-
Contact lens fitting aid.
For the assesment of proper fitting characterstics of hydrogel lenses.
For quickly and accurately locating the optic zone in aphakic or low -plus lenses
Dosage -
Place 1 drop on the concave sturface of the mens and plac the lens immediately on the eye.
Alternarnately, place 1 or 2 drops in the lower cu-de-sac and have the patient blink several times
Storage- beow 24 C 75F . Avoid direct sunlight . For on-time only. discard ampule after use.