Fluorets Eye Strips
Fluorescein Sodium 2% Eye prep
1mg/Strip
CHAUVIN PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.
| Pack size | 1's Sachet x 100 |
|---|---|
| Dispensing mode | POM |
| Source | UK |
| Agent | ALPHAMED GENERAL TRADING |
| Retail Price | 23.00 AED |
Available as:
Indications
Fluorets Eye Strips is used for:
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.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
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
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: Excreted into breast milk; American Academy of Pediatrics classifies fluorescein as compatible with breast-feeding
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Fluorescein Sodium 2% Eye prep :
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
Fluorets 1mg/Strip Eye Strips manufactured by CHAUVIN PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.. Its generic name is Fluorescein Sodium 2% Eye prep. Fluorets is availble in United Arab Emirates.
Farmaco UAE drug index information on Fluorets Eye Strips is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.