What is Fluorescein-Benoxinate: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Fluorescein-Benoxinate overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Altafluor Benox, Fluress

Generic Names:

  • Fluorescein-Benoxinate

Uses:

  • Numbs and adds contrast to your eyes so your doctor can view your eyes easily during an exam or procedure.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Anesthetic, Amino Ester/Disclosing Agent Combination

Forms:

  • Liquid

How it’s taken:

  • Into the eye

What is Fluorescein-Benoxinate used for?

What form(s) does Fluorescein-Benoxinate come in

  • Liquid

What are common Fluorescein-Benoxinate doses?

  • Bottle 5ML of 0.25-0.4%

Common Fluorescein-Benoxinate prescriptions

  • Fluorescein-Benoxinate
    5ml of 0.25-0.4% bottle

How to take Fluorescein-Benoxinate

  • A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

  • A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

What to do if you miss a dose of Fluorescein-Benoxinate

Fluorescein-Benoxinate contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to fluorescein or benoxinate.

Fluorescein-Benoxinate warnings

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you have allergies, hyperthyroidism, or heart disease, or you wear contact lenses.

  • This medicine will numb your eyes. Do not touch your eyes until the effect of this medicine has worn off.

  • Severe pain or swelling of your eyes

Fluorescein-Benoxinate interactions

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you have allergies, hyperthyroidism, or heart disease, or you wear contact lenses.

  • This medicine will numb your eyes. Do not touch your eyes until the effect of this medicine has worn off.

Fluorescein-Benoxinate side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Severe pain or swelling of your eyes

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

  • Blurred vision

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Burning or redness in your eyes