Flucaine

Generic name: fluorescein sodium and proparacaine hydrochloride
Dosage form: ophthalmic solution
Drug class:Ophthalmic diagnostic agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 22, 2021.

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DESCRIPTION:

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%.

Flucaine - Clinical Pharmacology

This product is the combination of a disclosing agent with a rapidly acting anesthetic of short duration.

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.

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