Fluorescein/proparacaine (Into the eye)

Flucaine

Liquid

• A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.
• This medicine is placed directly onto the surface of your eye as a drop.
• Remove your contact lenses before receiving this medicine.
• You may be required to wear an eye patch for a few days to protect your eye after receiving this medicine. Talk to your doctor about this. Avoid touching your eye until the effect of this medicine has worn off.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are using any other eye medicine.

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
• Make sure your doctor knows if you have allergies, heart disease, or an overactive thyroid gland.
• Make sure your doctor knows if you wear contact lenses.

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Severe pain or swelling of your eyes.

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

• Blurred vision.
• Burning or redness in your eyes.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088