Minims® Fluorescein sodium contains a diagnostic agent. The active substance,
fluorescein sodium, is a temporary dye used to:
• help your doctor or eye specialist to examine your eye,
• help your doctor or eye specialist to measure the pressure inside your eye by a
test called tonometry,
• help in the fitting of hard contact lenses.
Scratches on the conjunctiva (the lining of the inside of the eyelids and part of the
eye) are stained yellow or orange by fluorescein.
Damages to the cornea (the transparent membrane covering the surface of the
eye) are stained green.
Any foreign bodies which are stuck in your eye are surrounded by a green ring.
This medicine is indicated for children, adults and the elderly.

Do not use these drops if
• you are allergic to the active substance (fluorescein).
• you wear soft contact lenses.
If you are pregnant, may be pregnant, or are breastfeeding
Tell your doctor or eye specialist, he/she may decide to use these drops or to
prescribe you an alternative.
Contact lenses
Your doctor will ask you to remove your soft contact lenses prior to the
administration of the drops. There is no information on the effect of this product on
soft contact lenses. Therefore, do not wear your soft contact lenses until the effects
of the drops have completely worn off.
Driving and using machines
As with all eye drops, your vision may be blurred after putting the drops in. This
will wear off within a few minutes. Wait until your vision is clear before driving or
using machines.

A doctor or eye specialist will use these eye drops to examine your eye.
The drops are for single use only and provided in single use “Minims” units,
to examine both eyes if necessary. Once opened, use immediately. Discard any
unused portion.
Dosage
The normal dose is 1 to 2 drops in one or both eyes.
Enough solution should be used to make sure that any damaged areas are stained.
Method of administration
The doctor or eye specialist will put the drops in your eye for you.
A sterile eyewash may be used to wash away any excess solution.

The following side-effects have been reported very rarely:
• allergic reactions with redness and irritation of the eye, swelling around the eye,
• severe allergic reaction with difficulty in breathing and symptoms of shock,
• itchy skin rash with raised red blotches.
If any of the side effects gets serious, please seek immediate medical attention.
If you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or
pharmacist.

To report any side effect(s)

Saudi Arabia

National Pharmacovigilance center

Fax: +966-11-205-7662

Call NPC at +966-11-2038222, Exts: 2317-2356-2353-2354-2334-2340.

Toll free phone: 8002490000

E-mail: npc.drug@sfda.gov.sa

Website: www.sfda.gov.sa/npc

United Arab of Emirates:

Tel: 80011111

E-mail: pv@moh.gov.ae

P.O.box:1853 Dubai

Other countries:

Please contact the relevant compotent authority.

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use the eye drops after the expiry date which is stated on the overwrap of
each unit and on the carton after the letters “EXP”. The expiry date refers to the
last day of that month.
Do not store above 25°C. Do not freeze. Store in the original package in order to
protect from light.
The drops are for single use only and provided in single use “Minims” units,
to examine both eyes if necessary. Once opened, use immediately. Discard any
unused portion.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your
pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will
help to protect the environment.