Fluorescein
250 mg/mL · Injection
- Prescription only
- Diagnostic Dye
- Active substance
- Fluorescein
- Made by
- Zydus Lifesciences Limited
- Source
- Official label
Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.
What it is for
This information is not included in the verified source. Open the official leaflet
How it works
From the US prescribing label for the same active substance (Fluorescein). It describes the substance, not this exact product.
Fluorescein sodium responds to electromagnetic radiation and light between the wavelengths of 465 nm to 490 nm and fluoresces, i.e., emits light at wavelengths of 520 nm to 530 nm.
Thus, the hydrocarbon is excited by blue light and emits light that appears yellowish green.
Fluorescein is metabolized to fluorescein monoglucuronide.
Fluorescein and its metabolite are mainly eliminated via renal excretion.
Quoted from the prescribing label, sections “Mechanism of Action” and “Pharmacokinetics”. DailyMed · 2026-06-02
Safety of the active substance
From the US prescribing label for the same active substance (Fluorescein). It describes the substance, not this exact product.
- Hypersensitivity to any component of this product.
- ( 4.1 ) 4.1 Hypersensitivity Fluorescein injection is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to fluorescein sodium or any other ingredients in this product.
- Rare cases of death due to anaphylaxis have been reported [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) and Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )].
The most common adverse reactions include skin discoloration, urine discoloration, nausea, vomiting, and gastrointestinal distress.
Quoted from the US prescribing label for the same active substance. Your own pack’s leaflet is the authority for your product. DailyMed
Same active substance, strength and form in other countries
Matched on active substance, strength and kind of form only. This is not a statement that the products are equivalent or interchangeable: other ingredients, release and approved uses can differ — ask a pharmacist before swapping.
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CanadaNo exact match for this strength and form
Details
| Made by | Zydus Lifesciences Limited |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Fluorescein |
| Used in | Everything that fits nowhere else, such as contrast media |
| Strength | 250 mg/mL |
| Form | Injection |
| Route | Intravenous |
| Packs | 12 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON / 2 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE |
| NDC | 70771-1970 |
Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician
Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).
Other strengths and forms
8 products are sold under this name. Grouped by form; a number on a strength means several companies make it.
- Injection7 products
100 mg/mL3
250 mg/mL3
250 mg/mL · 3 companies
- Nexus Pharmaceuticals LLC
- Zydus Lifesciences Limited · this page
- Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
- 500 mg/mL
- Injection, Solution1 products
Same active substance
These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.