Flurocin 2% (Ophthalmic Solution)

Indications

• Stains conjunctival abrasions
• Stains corneal abrasions and ulcers
• Stains foreign bodies
• Used in diagnostic examinations including Goldmann tonometry
• Used in the fitting of hard contact lenses

Pharmacology

• Responds to electromagnetic radiation and light
• Fluoresces at wavelengths of 520-530 nm
• Can be excited with a blue light flash from a fundus camera
• Demarcates the retinal and/or choroidal vasculature under observation

Dosage & Administration

• Used as eye drops or as sterile papers impregnated with fluorescein sodium
• May be given in combination with a local anesthetic

Interaction

• None known

Contraindications

• Acute necrotising pancreatitis (oral fluorescein dilaurate)

Side Effects

• Nausea and vomiting (IV)
• Extravasation is painful
• Hypersensitivity reactions
• Transient yellow coloration of skin and urine
• Staining of the skin, clothing, and soft contact lenses

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Safety for use in pregnancy and lactation has not been established
• Use only when considered essential by the physician

Precautions & Warnings

• Care should be taken to avoid microbial contamination
• Single dose solution is preferred to avoid microbial growth

Therapeutic Class

• Preparations for ophthalmic diagnosis

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C
• Do not freeze
• Protect from light

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