Overview
Fluorescein Sodium is a General Prescription medication.
Mechanism of Action
Mechanism of action not specified.
Indications
- INDICATIONS For testing tear film stability by determining the fluorescein break-up time (FBUT).
Common Doses
- Refer to label
Dosage
DIRECTIONS FOR USE Procedure for measuring Fluorescein Break-up Time (FBUT) with Amcon Dry Eye Test Strips. 1. Apply one or two drops of non-preserved saline to the impregnated paper tip. Excess fluid will automatically fall off. Shaking is neither required nor desirable. 2. Ask the patient to look down and in. 3. Gently touch the strip to the superior temporal bulbar conjunctiva for one or two seconds. 4. Ask the patient to blink three times and open eyes naturally. 5. Conduct the FBUT measurements immediately. 6. Perform two consecutive measurements.
Contraindications
- CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity to components or mercury-containing compounds.
Interactions
- No major interactions listed on the FDA label. Always consult a healthcare professional.