Benoxinate

What it is used for

Altafluor Benox (fluorescein sodium and benoxinate hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) 0.25%/0.4% is indicated for ophthalmic procedures requiring a disclosing agent in combination with a topical ophthalmic anesthetic agent.

Side effects, and when to stop

The following ocular adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling:

• Corneal Toxicity [ see Warnings and Precautions ]
• Corneal Injury due to Insensitivity [ see Warnings and Precautions ]

The following adverse reactions have been identified following use of fluorescein sodium and benoxinate hydrochloride ophthalmic solution 0.25% / 0.4%: ocular hyperemia, burning, stinging, eye irritation, blurred vision and punctate keratitis. Because these reactions were reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

Who should not take it

Altafluor Benox is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this product.

2 dosage and administration

Instill 1 to 2 drops of Altafluor Benox in the eye as needed.