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MINIMS FLUORESCEIN SODIUM 20 mg/mL EYE DROPS SOLUTION

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This page provides general information and does not replace a doctor’s consultation. Always consult a doctor before taking any medication. Seek urgent medical care if symptoms are severe.

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Introducción

Prospecto: información para el usuario

Minims Fluoresceína sódica 20 mg/ml colirio en solución

Fluoresceína sódica

Lea todo el prospecto detenidamente antes de empezar a usar este medicamento, porque contiene información importante para usted.

  • Conserve este prospecto, ya que puede tener que volver a leerlo.
  • Si tiene alguna duda, consulte a su médico o farmacéutico.
  • Este medicamento se le ha recetado solamente a usted,y no debe dárselo a otras personas aunque tengan los mismos síntomas que usted, ya que puede perjudicarles.
  • Si experimenta efectos adversos, consulte a su médico o farmacéutico, incluso si se trata de efectos adversos que no aparecen en este prospecto. Ver sección 4.

Contenido del prospecto

  1. Qué es Minims Fluoresceína y para qué se utiliza
  2. Qué necesita saber antes de que le administren Minims Fluoresceína
  3. Cómo se le administra Minims Fluoresceína
  4. Posibles efectos adversos
  5. Conservación de Minims Fluoresceína
  6. Contenido del envase e información adicional

1. Qué es Minims Fluoresceína y para qué se utiliza

Minims Fluoresceína contiene un agente de diagnóstico. La sustancia activa, fluoresceína sódica es un tinte temporal usado para:

  • Ayudar a su médico u oftalmólogo a examinar su ojo,
  • Ayudar a su médico u oftalmólogo a medir la presión dentro del ojo, mediante una prueba llamada tonometría,
  • Ayudar en la adaptación de las lentes de contacto rígidas.

La fluoresceína tiñe de color amarillo o naranja las abrasiones en la conjuntiva (la membrana transparente que recubre el interior de los párpados y la parte blanca del ojo).

Las abrasiones o úlceras en la córnea (parte transparente de la superficie del ojo) se tiñen de color verde.

Cualquier cuerpo extraño que esté atrapado en su ojo se verá rodeado por un anillo verde.

Este medicamento está indicado para niños, adultos y pacientes en edad avanzada.

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2. Qué necesita saber antes de que le administren Minims Fluoresceína

No debe administrarse este colirio si:

  • Es alérgico a la sustancia activa (fluoresceína).
  • Lleva puestas lentes de contacto blandas.

Si está embarazada, cree que podría estar embarazada o está en periodo de lactancia

Consulte a su médico u oftalmólogo, quien podrá decidir si debe usar este colirio o si debe prescribirle una alternativa.

Lentes de contacto

Su médico le pedirá que se quite las lentes de contacto blandas antes de la administración de este colirio. No hay información sobre el efecto de este producto sobre las lentes de contacto blandas. Por tanto, no utilice lentes de contacto blandas hasta que los efectos de este colirio hayan desaparecido por completo.

Conducción y uso de máquinas

Puede notar que su visión se vuelve borrosa durante un momento justo después de aplicarse este medicamento. No conduzca ni utilice máquinas hasta que haya desaparecido este efecto.

3. Cómo se le administra Minims Fluoresceína

Un oftalmólogo o un especialista en el cuidado de la visión usará estas gotas para examinar su ojo.

Este colirio es para un solo uso y se presentan en envases Minims unidosis, para examinar los dos ojos si es necesario. Una vez abierto, usar inmediatamente. Desechar cualquier sobrante de la solución.

Dosis

La dosis normal es de 1 o 2 gotas en un ojo o en ambos ojos.

Método de administración

El oftalmólogo o el especialista en el cuidado de la visión le instilará las gotas en sus ojos.

Se puede lavar el ojo con una solución estéril para eliminar el exceso de producto.

Medicine questions

Started taking the medicine and have questions?

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4. Posibles efectos adversos

Se han observado, muy raramente, los siguientes efectos adversos:

  • Reacciones alérgicas con ojos rojos e irritación ocular, hinchazón alrededor del ojo,
  • Reacciones alérgicas severas con dificultad para respirar y síntomas de shock,
  • Erupción con picor en la piel con ronchas rojas.

Comunicación de efectos adversos

Si experimenta cualquier tipo de efecto adverso, consulte a su médico o, farmacéutico, incluso si se trata de posibles efectos adversos que no aparecen en este prospecto. También puede comunicarlos directamente a través del Sistema Español de Farmacovigilancia de medicamentos de Uso Humano: https://www.notificaram.es.Mediante la comunicación de efectos adversos usted puede contribuir a proporcionar más información sobre la seguridad de este medicamento.

5. Conservación de Minims Fluoresceína

Mantener este medicamento fuera de la vista y del alcance de los niños.

No utilice este medicamento después de la fecha de caducidad que aparece en cada unidosis y en la caja después de “CAD”. La fecha de caducidad es el último día del mes que se indica.

No almacenar a temperaturas superiores a 25ºC. No congelar. Almacenar en su envase original para protegerlo de la luz.

Este colirio es únicamente para un solo uso y se presentan en envases Minims unidosis, para examinar los dos ojos si es necesario. Una vez abierto, usar inmediatamente. Desechar cualquier sobrante de la solución.

Los medicamentos no se deben tirar por los desagües ni a la basura. Deposite los envases y los medicamentos que no necesita en el Punto SIGRE de la farmacia. En caso de duda pregunte a su farmacéutico cómo deshacerse de los envases y de los medicamentos que ya no necesita. De esta forma, ayudará a proteger el medio ambiente.

6. Contenido del envase e información adicional

Composición de Minims Fluoresceína sódica 20 mg/ml colirio en solución

  • El principio activo es fluoresceína sódica. Cada unidad contiene aproximadamente 0,5 ml de fluoresceína sódica colirio en solución 20 mg/ml (10 mg).
  • Los demás componentes son agua purificada.

Este medicamento no contiene conservantes ya que se proporciona en envases unidosis.

Contenido del envase

Cada caja contiene 20 unidosis.

Titular de la autorización de comercialización y responsable de la fabricación

Titular de la autorización:

BAUSCH + LOMB IRELAND LIMITED

3013 Lake Drive

Citywest Business Campus

Dublin 24, D24PPT3

Irlanda

Fabricante:

Laboratoire Chauvin

Zone Industrielle de Ripotier

50 Avenue Jean Monnet

07200 Aubenas

Francia

Representante Local:

Bausch & Lomb S.A.

Avda. Valdelaparra, 4

28108 Alcobendas, Madrid

España

Fecha de la última revisión de este prospecto: Octubre 2021

La información detallada y actualizada de este medicamento está disponible en la página Web de la Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es/

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a prescription required for MINIMS FLUORESCEIN SODIUM 20 mg/mL EYE DROPS SOLUTION?
MINIMS FLUORESCEIN SODIUM 20 mg/mL EYE DROPS SOLUTION requires a prescription in Spain. You can check with a doctor online whether this medicine may be appropriate for your situation.
What is the active substance in MINIMS FLUORESCEIN SODIUM 20 mg/mL EYE DROPS SOLUTION?
The active ingredient in MINIMS FLUORESCEIN SODIUM 20 mg/mL EYE DROPS SOLUTION is fluorescein. This information helps identify medicines with the same composition but different brand names.
Who manufactures MINIMS FLUORESCEIN SODIUM 20 mg/mL EYE DROPS SOLUTION?
MINIMS FLUORESCEIN SODIUM 20 mg/mL EYE DROPS SOLUTION is manufactured by Bausch + Lomb Ireland Limited. Pharmacy brands and packaging may differ depending on the distributor.
Which doctors can assess the use of MINIMS FLUORESCEIN SODIUM 20 mg/mL EYE DROPS SOLUTION online?
Doctors such as Family doctors, Psychiatrists, Dermatologists, Cardiologists, Endocrinologists, Gastroenterologists, Pulmonologists, Nephrologists, Rheumatologists, Hematologists, Infectious disease physicians, Allergists, Geriatricians, Paediatricians, Oncologists may assess whether MINIMS FLUORESCEIN SODIUM 20 mg/mL EYE DROPS SOLUTION is appropriate, depending on your situation and local regulations. You can book an online consultation to discuss your symptoms and possible next steps.
What are the alternatives to MINIMS FLUORESCEIN SODIUM 20 mg/mL EYE DROPS SOLUTION?
Other medicines with the same active substance (fluorescein) include FLUORESCEIN OCULOS 10% INJECTABLE SOLUTION, MINIMS LIDOCAINE/FLUORESCEIN 40 mg/mL + 2.5 mg/mL EYE DROPS IN SINGLE-DOSE CONTAINERS, ABIMOX 5 mg/ml EYE DROPS SOLUTION. These may have different brand names or formulations but contain the same therapeutic ingredient. Always consult a doctor before switching or starting a new medicine.
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