What is Bio Glo? Uses, warnings & side effects

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Bio Glo overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Bio Glo, Ful-Glo, Ful-Glo

Generic Names:

  • Bio Glo

Uses:

  • Stains the eye so that certain eye tests can be done.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Disclosing Agent

Forms:

  • Thin Sheet, Liquid, Test

How it’s taken:

  • Into the eye

What is Bio Glo used for?

What form(s) does Bio Glo come in?

  • Thin Sheet

  • Liquid

  • Test

What are common Bio Glo dosages?

  • Box 100 Strip

Bio Glo images - What does Bio Glo look like?

  • Bio Glo
    100 strip box

  • Bio Glo
    300 strip box

How to take Bio Glo

  • A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. Fluorescein is given directly onto the surface of your eye.

  • A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. Fluorescein is given directly onto the surface of your eye.

What to do if you miss a dose of Bio Glo

Bio Glo contraindications - Who shouldn't take Bio Glo?

  • You should not receive fluorescein while you are wearing soft contact lenses. Fluorescein could stain your soft contact lenses.

Bio Glo warnings

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you have had an allergic reaction to any medicine or dye.

  • You should not wear soft contact lenses for at least an hour after receiving fluorescein. Also, flush your eye with sterile saline before putting your contact lenses in, unless your doctor tells you not to.

Bio Glo interactions & what to avoid when taking Bio Glo

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you have had an allergic reaction to any medicine or dye.

  • You should not wear soft contact lenses for at least an hour after receiving fluorescein. Also, flush your eye with sterile saline before putting your contact lenses in, unless your doctor tells you not to.

Bio Glo side effects - How does Bio Glo make you feel?

Serious Side Effects

  • New or worsening eye pain, redness, or swelling.

  • New or worsening vision problems.

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