Rose Bengal Sodium

Brand Names: Glostrips

Drug Class: General Prescription

Overview

Rose Bengal Ophthalmic Strips diagnostic agent is for professional use only Each strip is impregnated with 1.3 mg of Rose Bengal.

Mechanism of Action

Rose Bengal Ophthalmic Strips diagnostic agent is for professional use only Each strip is impregnated with 1.3 mg of Rose Bengal.

Indications

  • INDICATIONS Rose Bengal ophthalmic strips are used as a diagnostic agent in routine ocular examinations or when superficial conjunctiva or corneal tissue change is suspected. Rose Bengal ophthalmic strips can also serve as an effective aid in the diagnosis of keratoconjunctivitis sicca, keratitis, abrasions or corrosions as well as the detection of foreign bodies.

Common Doses

  • Refer to label

Dosage

DIRECTIONS FOR USE To ensure optimal staining and patient comfort, the GloStrip impregnated tip should be moistened with one or two drops of sterile, isotonic saline or irrigating solution before application. Shake off excess solution and touch conjunctiva or fornix as required with moistened tip. It is recommended that the patient blink several times after application.

Contraindications

  • CONTRAINDICATIONS Known hypersensitivity to Rose Bengal.

Interactions

  • No major interactions listed on the FDA label. Always consult a healthcare professional.