FLUORESCEIN

Overview

FLUORESCEIN is a Schedule H drug.
Fluorescein helps the doctor see parts of the eye. Can cause your urine and skin to look bright yellow. It can take 6-12 hours for skin and up to 36 hours for urine to return to normal color.Fluorescein temporarily gives color to the white part of the eye helping the doctor to examine the eye.Fluorescein injection is used to help certain parts of the eye (eg, retina, iris) become more visible during eye medical procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Ophthalmic (Eye)

Precautions

  • Inform your doctor about your allergic experiences, currents medical conditions such as diabetes, heart diseases and information of concomitant medications.
  • Seek immediate medical attention in case of any suspected allergic reaction such as redness and itching of eye, swelling around the eye, itchy skin rash or difficulty in breathing.
  • Do not drive or operate heavy machinery as fluorescein eye drops may cause temporary blurred vision.
  • Do not consume this drug if you are allergic to fluorescein or to any other such diagnostic dyes.
  • Do not consume this drug if you wear soft contact lenses, suffer from asthma or any such allergic disorder.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding.

Common Side-Effects

FLUORESCEIN : Stomach Pain, Abdomen Pain, Nausea, Vomit, Body Discoloration, Dark Colored (brown) Urine

Rare Side-Effects

FLUORESCEIN : Hives, Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Confusion, Cough, Difficulty Swallowing, Difficulty Breathing, Dizziness, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Lightheadedness, Noisy Breathing, Arms Pain, Body Excessive Sweating, Fatigue (tiredness)

Technical Classification

FLUORESCEIN is categorized as:
  • OPHTHALMIC DIAGNOSTIC AGENTS / OPHTHALMIC PREPARATIONS / TOPICAL AGENTS
  • MISCELLANEOUS DIAGNOSTIC DYES / RADIOCONTRAST AGENTS / RADIOLOGIC AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

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