About this product

Dosage and Administration
Adults (including the elderly) : One or more drops as required.
Children: One or more drops as required or as directed by the physician.
Each Minims Lidocaine and Fluorescein Eye Drops unit should be discarded after a single use.

Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation or other amide-type local
anaesthetics.

Precautions
For topical ophthalmic use only. Not for injection. The anaesthetised eye should be protected from foreign
contamination, particularly in elderly patients in whom the duration of anaesthesia may exceed 30 minutes.
Patients should be warned not to touch or rub the eye while anaesthesia persists. The anaesthetised eye should be
protected from dust and bacterial contamination. Use with caution in an inflamed eye and in children. Prolonged use of
topical anaesthetics in the eye can lead to severe chemical keratitis.

Interactions
No interaction studies have been performed.

Pregnancy & Lactation
Lidocaine readily crosses the placenta. Lidocaine and fluorescein are excreted in breast milk. However, this combination
has been used for a number of years without apparent ill consequences.

Ability to Drive & Use Machines
May cause stinging and transient blurring of vision. Patients should be advised not to drive or operate hazardous
machinery until vision is clear.

Adverse Effects
Adverse reactions associated with topical fluorescein and anaesthetic-fluorescein combination are usually limited to
transient irritation of the cornea or conjunctiva.

Storage
Store at 2°C to 8°C. Protect from light.