Fluorescein Sodium Minims (Bausch & Lomb) TM
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Active ingredients: fluorescein
Brand name
(ARTG)
: Minims Fluorescein Sodium 2% 20mg/mL Eye Drops tubeWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
As a diagnostic stain. Fluorescein does not stain a normal cornea but conjunctival abrasions are stained yellow or orange, corneal abrasions or ulcers are stained a bright green and foreign bodies are surrounded by a green ring. Fluorescein can be used in diagnostic examinations including Goldmann tonometry and in the fitting of hard contact lenses.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Eye Drops
- Ophthalmic
- A clear, orange-red solution, reasonably free from visible particulate matter
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 8 degrees Celsius (refrigerate)
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 30 Months.
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 30 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is
- 20 x 0.5 mL pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient fluorescein
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
