8/30/2016

Fluorescein Sodium and Benoxinate Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution

Products Affected - Description

- Fluorescein/benoxinate solution, Hub Pharmaceuticals, 0.25%/0.4%, 5 mL bottle, 1 count, NDC 17238-0501-05

Reason for the Shortage

- Hub has discontinued fluorescein/benoxinate ophthalmic solution.

Available Products

- Altafluor solution, Altaire, 0.25%/0.4%, 5 mL bottle, 1 count, NDC 59390-0206-05
- Flurox solution, OCuSOFT, 0.25%/0.4%, 5 mL bottle, 1 count, NDC 54799-0508-05

Estimated Resupply Dates

- All presentations are available.

Updated

Updated August 30, 2016 by Leslie Jensen, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. Created May 17, 2016 by Michelle Wheeler, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. Copyright 2017, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.

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