Fluorescein Sodium and Benoxinate Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution Shortage

• • Flurox solution, OCuSOFT, 0.25%/0.4%, 5 mL bottle, 1 count, NDC 54799-0508-05

• • OCuSOFT has discontinued Flurox.
  • Altaire is the sole supplier of fluorescein/benoxinate ophthalmic solution.

• • Altafluor solution, Altaire, 0.25%/0.4%, 5 mL bottle, 1 count, NDC 59390-0206-05

Estimated Resupply Dates

• • Altaire has Altafluor available.

Implications for Patient Care

• • Fluorescein/benoxinate and fluorescein/proparacaine ophthalmic solutions are combinations of a disclosing agent and a fast acting anesthetic that has a short duration of action.

Alternative Agents & Management

• • Fluorescein/proparacaine ophthalmic solution is available.
  • Fluorescein/proparacaine and fluorescein/benoxinate areused in tonometry, corneal foreign body removal, suture removal, and other corneal or conjunctival procedures. They are dosed similarly for these indications.