Chemical formula: C₂₀H₁₂O₅ Molecular mass: 332.306 g/mol PubChem compound: 16850
Fluorescein is a fluorochrome used in medicine as a diagnostic stain. Fluorescein is used to make the blood vessels of the ocular fundus visible (angiography of the retina and choroid).
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| S01JA01 | Fluorescein | S Sensory organs → S01 Ophthalmologicals → S01J Diagnostic agents → S01JA Colouring agents |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANATERA Solution for injection | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| FLUORESCITE Solution for injection | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/PLR |
Fluorescein is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)
Canada (CA)
Ecuador (EC)
Estonia (EE)
France (FR)
Hong Kong (HK)
Japan (JP)
Malta (MT)
New Zealand (NZ)
Singapore (SG)
South Africa (ZA)
Spain (ES)
Tunisia (TN)
Turkey (TR)
United Kingdom (UK)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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