ALTAFLUOR- fluorescein sodium and benoxinate hydrochloride solution
Altaire Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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Altafluor Benox (fluorescein sodium and benoxinate hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) 0.25%/0.4% for topical ophthalmic use Initial U.S. Approval: 2017 INDICATIONS AND USAGEAltafluor Benox (fluorescein sodium and benoxinate hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) 0.25%/0.4% is a combination disclosing agent and local ester anesthetic indicated for procedures requiring a disclosing agent in combination with a topical ophthalmic anesthetic. (1) DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATIONInstill 1 to 2 drops topically in the eye as needed to achieve adequate anesthesia. (2) DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHSOphthalmic solution containing fluorescein sodium 2.5 mg/mL (0.25%) and benoxinate hydrochloride 4 mg/mL (0.4%). (3) CONTRAINDICATIONSKnown hypersensitivity to any component of this product. (4) WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
ADVERSE REACTIONSThe most common ocular adverse events are: stinging, burning and conjunctival redness. (6)
See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION. Revised: 12/2017 |
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS:4 CONTRAINDICATIONS:5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS5.1 Corneal Toxicity5.2 Corneal Injury Due to Insensitivity6 ADVERSE REACTIONS8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS8.1 Pregnancy8.2 Lactation8.4 Pediatric Use8.5 Geriatric Use11 DESCRIPTION12. CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY12.2 Pharmacodynamics13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility14 CLINICAL STUDIES16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
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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.
Altafluor Benox is a yellow to orange-red ophthalmic solution containing fluorescein sodium 2.5 mg/mL (0.25%) and benoxinate hydrochloride 4 mg/mL (0.4%).
Altafluor Benox is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this product.
The following ocular adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling:
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.
Risk Summary
There are no available data on the use of Altafluor Benox in pregnant women to inform any drug associated risk. Adequate animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with fluorescein sodium and/or benoxinate hydrochloride. Altafluor Benox should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.
Risk Summary
There are no data on the presence of fluorescein sodium or benoxinate hydrochloride in human milk after ocular administration of Altafluor Benox, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production.
The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered, along with the mother’s clinical need for Altafluor Benox and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from Altafluor Benox.
Altafluor Benox (fluorescein sodium and benoxinate hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) 0.25%/0.4% is a sterile disclosing agent in combination with a short-acting ester anesthetic for topical ophthalmic use.
Fluorescein sodium is represented by the following structural formula:
C20H10Na2O5 Mol. Wt. 376.27
Chemical Name: Spiro [isobenzofuran-1 (3H),9’-9[9H] xanthene]-3-one, 3’,6’ dihydroxy, disodium salt.
Benoxinate hydrochloride is represented by the following structural formula:
C17H28N2O3 • HCl Mol. Wt. 344.88
Chemical Name: 2-(Diethylamino) etyl 4-amino-3-butoxybenzoate monohydrochloride.
Each mL contains: Actives: fluorescein sodium 2.5 mg (0.25%) equivalent to fluorescein 2.2 mg (0.22%), benoxinate hydrochloride 4 mg (0.4%) equivalent to benoxinate 3.6 mg (0.36%); Inactives: povidone, hydrochloric acid, boric acid, sodium hydroxide, water for injection. Hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide may be added to adjust pH (4.3 – 5.3). Preservative: chlorobutanol 11mg (1.1%).
This product is the combination of a disclosing agent with a rapidly acting ester anesthetic of short duration.
Controlled clinical studies in adults and pediatric patients have demonstrated that topical administration of fluorescein sodium and benoxinate hydrochloride ophthalmic solution 0.25%/0.4% enables visualization and corneal anesthesia sufficient to enable applanation tonometry, tear fluid dynamics evaluation and short conjunctival and corneal procedures. Maximal corneal anesthesia usually occurs in about 5-45 seconds and lasts about 20 minutes after single administration.
Altafluor Benox (fluorescein sodium and benoxinate hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) 0.25%/0.4% is a sterile, yellow to orange-red solution supplied in a 5 mL glass bottle with a sterilized dropper.
NDC #59390-218-05
Storage: Store in refrigerator at 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F). After opening, Altafluor Benox can be stored up to one month if stored at room temperature or until the expiration date on the bottle if stored in refrigerated conditions. Keep tightly closed.
Accidental Injury Precaution
Advise patients not to touch their eyes for approximately 20 minutes after application. Their eyes will be insensitive due to the effect of the anesthetic, and care should be taken to avoid accidental injuries.
Rev. 12/2017
Manufactured by:
ALTAIRE Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Aquebogue, NY 11931
ALTAFLUOR
fluorescein sodium and benoxinate hydrochloride solution |
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Labeler - Altaire Pharmaceuticals Inc. (786790378) |