Fluorescein FDA Link Generic

A phthalic indicator dye that appears yellow-green in normal tear film and bright green in a more alkaline medium, such as the aqueous humor, and is used therapeutically as a diagnostic aid in corneal injuries and corneal trauma. It has been approved by FDA for use in externally applied drugs and cosmetics. (From Merck Index, 12th ed; American Medical Association Drug Evaluations; 1995, p2275)

Also Known As:

Funduscein; Alcon Brand of Fluorescein Sodium; Allergan Brand of Fluorescein Sodium; C.I. 45350; Cahill May Roberts Brand of Fluorescein Sodium; Chauvin Brand of Fluorescein Sodium; Colircusi Fluoresceina; D & C Yellow No. 7; D & C Yellow No. 8; D and C Yellow No. 7; D and C Yellow No. 8; D&C Yellow No. 7; D&C Yellow No. 8; Diba Brand of Fluorescein Sodium; Diofluor; Dioptic Brand of Fluorescein Sodium; Disodium Fluorescein; Fluor-I-Strip A.T.; Fluorescein Dipotassium Salt; Fluorescein Disodium Salt; Fluorescein Monosodium Salt; Fluorescite; Fluorescéine sodique Faure; Fluorets; Ful-Glo; Minims Fluorescein Sodium; Minims Fluoresceine; Minims Stains; Novartis Brand of Fluorescein Sodium; Optifluor Diba; Smith & Nephew Brand of Fluorescein Sodium; Sola/Barnes-Hind Brand of Fluorescein Sodium; Uranine; Wyeth Brand of Fluorescein Sodium; Dipotassium Salt, Fluorescein; Disodium Salt, Fluorescein; Fluor I Strip A.T.; Fluorescein Sodium, Minims; Fluorescein, Disodium; Fluorescein, Sodium; Fluoresceina, Colircusi; Fluoresceine, Minims; Ful Glo; Monosodium Salt, Fluorescein; Sodium, Fluorescein; Sola/Barnes Hind Brand of Fluorescein Sodium; Fluorescein Sodium; Sodium Fluorescein

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Contrast Media
Fluorescent Dyes

Organic Chemicals: 58
- Hydrocarbons: 412
  - Cyclic Hydrocarbons: 3
    - Aromatic Hydrocarbons: 132
      - Aromatic Polycyclic Hydrocarbons: 831
        Spiro Compounds: 1
        Fluoresceins: 2
        Fluorescein: 5213
Heterocyclic Compounds: 60
- 3-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - Xanthenes: 7
    - Fluoresceins: 2
      - Fluorescein: 5213
Polycyclic Compounds: 56
- Aromatic Polycyclic Hydrocarbons: 831
  - Spiro Compounds: 1
    - Fluoresceins: 2
      - Fluorescein: 5213

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