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Fluorescein Sodium and Benoxinate Hydrochloride 2.6 mg/mL; 4.4 mg/mL Solution/ Drops — NDC 82260-734-05 (Billing 82260-0734-05)

by Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. · 1 BOTTLE, GLASS in 1 CARTON / 5 mL in 1 BOTTLE, GLASS

This is a package of Fluorescein Sodium and Benoxinate Hydrochloride 2.6 mg/mL; 4.4 mg/mL Solution/ Drops from Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc., marketed since Mar 2020 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.

NDC 82260-0734-05
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 82260-734-05 billing pads the product segment with a zero
Rx only Brand On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Aug 27, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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NDC database record

One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 82260-734-05 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human prescription drug
Code segments
82260 labeler · 734 product · 05 package
Package marketed since
Mar 20, 2020
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2026
Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
3 8226073405 6
Medicaid fills, this package
92 prescriptions in the last four reported quarters
FDA record last changed
Aug 27, 2026

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 82260-734-05
Product NDC 82260-734
11-digit billing NDC 82260073405
NCPDP billing unit ML — per mL (volume)
RxCUI 2287005
UNII 93X55PE38X, 0VE4U49K15
Application # NDA211039
SPL Set ID f935b5f8-dc6e-4425-a668-968ee3855f51
Established class (EPC) Diagnostic Dye
Mechanism of action Dyes
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category NDA AUTHORIZED GENERIC
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2020-03-20
Route OPHTHALMIC
Dosage form SOLUTION/ DROPS
Substance FLUORESCEIN SODIUM; BENOXINATE HYDROCHLORIDE

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GPI-14 86806010222015
GCN Seq No 080821
GCN 47801
HICL code 002906
Ingredient (HICL) Benoxinate Hcl/Fluorescein Sod
HIC1 code Q
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Ear/Eye/Nose/Rectum/Topical/Vagina/Other
HIC2 code Q6
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Ophthalmic Preparations
HIC3 code Q6H
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Eye Local Anesthetics
AHFS code 36:58.00.00
AHFS class Ocular Disorders
FDB label name FLUORESCEIN-BENOXIN 0.3%-0.4%
FDB brand name Fluorescein-Benoxinate
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 080821
  • GCN: 47801
  • GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 86806010222015
  • HICL (First Databank): 002906
  • AHFS class code: 36:58.00.00
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 2287005
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 82260-734-05 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 82260-0734-05. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Anesthetics for topical use class.

Drug family (ATC) Anesthetics for topical use, Local anesthetics
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

Label name FLUORESCEIN-BENOXIN 0.3%-0.4% Ingredient Benoxinate Hcl/Fluorescein Sod
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer mLPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo $8.09 $40.45 / 5 ml
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
82260-0734-05 You're viewing this Main listing 1 BOTTLE, GLASS in 1 CARTON / 5 mL in 1 BOTTLE, GLASS 2020-03-20 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Fluorescein Sodium and Benoxinate Hydrochloride 2.6 mg/mL; 4.4 mg/mL 24208-0734-05 Bausch 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Fluorescein Sodium and Benoxinate Hydrochloride 2.6 mg/mL; 4.4 mg/mLthis 82260-0734-05 Bausch 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
About this product: this is an authorized generic — the brand-name product marketed without its brand name. Other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2020
First FDA approval
Mar 2020
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
6 years listed
🛡️
2037
Latest patent/protection listed
not a guaranteed launch date
🔒No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route. Patent/protection dates below may affect future generic timing.

🛡️ Latest patent/protection date listed: FDA patent/protection data lists protections through Nov 2037. This may affect when a full generic version becomes widely available, but it is not a guaranteed launch date.
📅 FDA approved Mar 9, 2020 RLD RS ⏳ ~11.1 yr to latest listed protection

Why the date isn’t exact: Generic timing can change because patents may be challenged, settled, licensed, added, removed, or worked around with a narrower label — and FDA approval does not always mean a pharmacy can get the generic today.

Patents & exclusivity — FDA Orange Book
US 10842872 — method of use (U-3001)
US 10632197 — method of use (U-2755)
US 10293047 — method of use (U-2755)
2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2034 2036 2038
Today
LOE
Substance patent Formulation patent Method-of-use patent Exclusivity Pediatric +6mo
🏛️FDA exclusivity
FDA-granted marketing protection. It’s separate from patents and may be shorter than patent protection.
🧪Product / substance patents
Patents covering the active ingredient, product, formulation, or related drug features.
🎯Method-of-use patents
Patents covering specific approved uses. These can sometimes be carved out with a “skinny label,” but not always.
🛈 What do these terms mean?
Patent
Legal protection listed in the Orange Book that may delay generic approval or launch. Issued by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
Substance patent
Covers the active drug molecule itself — the hardest to design around. A generic generally can’t launch until it expires.
Formulation (product) patent
Covers a specific formulation or dosage form. A generic can sometimes work around it with a different formulation.
Method-of-use patent
A patent covering one specific approved use of the drug — not necessarily the whole molecule. A generic can sometimes launch with a “skinny label” that carves out the protected use and keeps the others.
Skinny label
A generic label that omits a still-patented use when the FDA allows it — letting a generic reach the market for the unprotected uses.
Exclusivity
FDA-granted marketing protection, separate from patents — e.g. 5-yr new chemical entity, 7-yr orphan drug, or a +6-month pediatric extension.
Paragraph IV
A generic applicant’s formal challenge to a listed patent. It can potentially lead to earlier generic entry, but often involves litigation or a settlement.
RLD / RS
Reference Listed Drug — the brand product the FDA uses as the reference for generic applications. Reference Standard — the product the FDA expects generics to compare against in bioequivalence testing.
TE / AB rating
FDA therapeutic-equivalence rating. An AB rating generally means the FDA considers a generic therapeutically equivalent to — and substitutable for — the brand.
LOE (loss of exclusivity)
The latest patent or exclusivity currently listed — the loss-of-exclusivity / latest-listed-protection date shown on this page. Paragraph-IV challenges and settlements can move the real date earlier; FDA approval and a manufacturer’s decision to market can move it later.

Built from the FDA Orange Book. The bars above are scaled to each protection’s expiry; the red LOE marker is the last one to lapse.

Listed patents (3)
PatentTypeUse codeExpires
US 10842872 ↗ Method of use U-3001 Nov 15, 2037
US 10632197 ↗ Method of use U-2755 Nov 15, 2037
US 10293047 ↗ Method of use U-2755 Nov 15, 2037
Common questions
Is there a generic version of FLUORESCEIN-BENOXIN 0.3%-0.4%?
No FDA-approved generic equivalent is currently listed in the FDA Orange Book for FLUORESCEIN-BENOXIN 0.3%-0.4%. Based on the patents and exclusivity currently listed, the Orange Book estimate is that full-label generic entry may be delayed until Nov 2037 — an estimate, not a guaranteed launch date.
The FDA approved a generic — why can’t I get it at my pharmacy yet?
FDA approval and pharmacy availability are two different things. The FDA can approve a generic years before it actually reaches pharmacies, because the brand company may still hold patents or have a settlement that delays the launch. A manufacturer also has to choose to make and sell it, and have supply ready. So a drug can be “FDA-approved generic exists” and still be brand-only at the counter today.
Why do different websites show different generic release dates?
Generic availability is not based on one single date. Some sources use the first exclusivity expiration, some use the last product patent, and others use the latest method-of-use patent. Patent challenges, settlements, licenses, and label carve-outs can also change the real-world launch date. This page shows the underlying Orange Book dates so you can see why estimates may differ.
What does “FDA listed” mean?
It means the product appears in the FDA’s official NDC directory. That’s a good sign a product exists and is intended for the U.S. market, but on its own it does not confirm a pharmacy can fill it today. Where we have recent retail pricing data (NADAC) for a product, we label it “Availability likely” instead.
What does a patent or protection date mean here?
It’s the latest date currently listed in the FDA Orange Book for a patent or exclusivity on the brand product. It can affect when a full generic version becomes widely available — but it is not a guaranteed generic launch date. Generics sometimes arrive earlier (through a settlement or patent challenge) or later (a manufacturer still has to make and sell one).
What does “current Orange Book estimate” mean?
It means we are using the latest patent and exclusivity dates currently listed in the FDA Orange Book. It is not a guaranteed launch date.
Can a generic come out before the last patent expires?
Sometimes. A generic company may challenge a patent, settle with the brand manufacturer, receive a license, or obtain approval with a narrower label that avoids a patented use. In other cases, the last listed protection may delay full-label generic competition.
Can a generic come out after the listed dates?
Yes. Even after patents or exclusivity expire, a generic still needs FDA approval and a manufacturer must choose to market it. Supply, litigation, business decisions, or regulatory issues can delay actual availability.
What is the difference between patents and exclusivity?
Patents are legal protections usually issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. FDA exclusivity is marketing protection granted by the FDA. They are separate, and either one can affect generic timing.
Why are there multiple patent dates?
One drug can have several patents covering different things: the active ingredient, a formulation, a manufacturing process, or a specific approved use. That is why a page may show several expiration dates instead of one simple generic date.
Built from FDA Orange Book patent and exclusivity data. Dates are refreshed from public FDA data when available; the marker is max(latest patent expiry, latest exclusivity expiry). Paragraph-IV settlements and first-filer 180-day exclusivity can shift the real date; a method-of-use patent may allow an earlier skinny-label generic for non-protected indications. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.
Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

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Where does this data come from?
Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerBausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
Application holderBAUSCH AND LOMB IRELAND LTD
FDA applicationNDA211039 (NDA AUTHORIZED GENERIC)
Labeler code82260
First marketedMar 2020
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio18 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage 80 words ▾

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Fluorescein Sodium and Benoxinate Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, 0.3%/0.4% is indicated for ophthalmic procedures in adult and pediatric patients requiring a disclosing agent in combination with a topical ophthalmic anesthetic agent. Fluorescein Sodium and Benoxinate Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, 0.3%/0.4% is a combination of fluorescein sodium, a disclosing agent and benoxinate hydrochloride, a local ester anesthetic indicated for procedures in adult and pediatric patients requiring a disclosing agent in combination with a topical ophthalmic anesthetic.

( 1 )

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 33 words ▾

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Instill 1 to 2 drops topically in the eye as needed. Instill 1 to 2 drops topically in the eye as needed to achieve adequate anesthesia. ( 2 )

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 49 words ▾

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Fluorescein Sodium and Benoxinate Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, 0.3%/0.4% is a yellow to orange-red ophthalmic solution containing fluorescein sodium 2.6 mg/mL (0.3%) and benoxinate hydrochloride 4.4 mg/mL (0.4%). Ophthalmic solution containing fluorescein sodium 2.6 mg/mL (0.3%) and benoxinate hydrochloride 4.4 mg/mL (0.4%). ( 3 )

⛔ Contraindications 34 words ▾

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Fluorescein Sodium and Benoxinate Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, 0.3%/0.4% is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this product. Known hypersensitivity to any component of this product. ( 4 )

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions 127 words ▾

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Corneal Toxicity : Prolonged use or abuse may lead to corneal epithelial toxicity and manifest as epithelial defects which may progress to permanent corneal damage. ( Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. ) Corneal Injury : Patients should not touch the eye for approximately 20 minutes after using anesthetic as accidental injuries can occur due to insensitivity of the eye. ( 5.2 )

5.1Corneal Toxicity Prolonged use or abuse may lead to corneal epithelial toxicity and may manifest as epithelial defects which may progress to permanent corneal damage with accompanying visual loss.

5.2Corneal Injury Due to Insensitivity Patients should not touch the eye for approximately 20 minutes after using this anesthetic as accidental injuries can occur due to insensitivity of the eye.

🤒 Adverse Reactions 125 words ▾

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious ocular adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Corneal Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Corneal Injury Due to Insensitivity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] The following adverse reactions have been identified following use of Fluorescein Sodium and Benoxinate Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, 0.3%/0.4%: ocular hyperemia, burning, stinging, eye irritation, blurred vision and punctate keratitis. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

The most common ocular adverse events are stinging, burning and conjunctival redness. ( 6) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Bausch & Lomb Incorporated at 1-800-553-5340 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

👥 Use in Specific Populations 218 words ▾

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data on the use of Fluorescein Sodium and Benoxinate Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, 0.3%/0.4% in pregnant women to inform any drug associated risk. Adequate animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with fluorescein sodium and/or benoxinate hydrochloride. Fluorescein Sodium and Benoxinate Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, 0.3%/0.4% should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

8.2Lactation Risk Summary There are no data on the presence of fluorescein sodium or benoxinate hydrochloride in human milk after ocular administration of Fluorescein Sodium and Benoxinate Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, 0.3%/0.4%, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered, along with the mother’s clinical need for Fluorescein Sodium and Benoxinate Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, 0.3%/0.4%, and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from Fluorescein Sodium and Benoxinate Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, 0.3%/0.4%.

8.4Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of Fluorescein Sodium and Benoxinate Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, 0.3%/0.4% have been established for pediatric patients. Use of Fluorescein Sodium and Benoxinate Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, 0.3%/0.4% is supported in pediatric patients by evidence from adequate and well controlled studies.

8.5Geriatric Use No overall differences in safety or effectiveness have been observed between elderly and younger patients.

🤰 Pregnancy 63 words ▾

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data on the use of Fluorescein Sodium and Benoxinate Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, 0.3%/0.4% in pregnant women to inform any drug associated risk. Adequate animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with fluorescein sodium and/or benoxinate hydrochloride. Fluorescein Sodium and Benoxinate Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, 0.3%/0.4% should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

🧒 Pediatric Use 45 words ▾

8.4Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of Fluorescein Sodium and Benoxinate Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, 0.3%/0.4% have been established for pediatric patients. Use of Fluorescein Sodium and Benoxinate Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, 0.3%/0.4% is supported in pediatric patients by evidence from adequate and well controlled studies.

🧓 Geriatric Use 18 words ▾

8.5Geriatric Use No overall differences in safety or effectiveness have been observed between elderly and younger patients.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 37 words ▾

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.2Pharmacodynamics Maximal corneal anesthesia usually occurs in about 5-45 seconds and lasts about 20 minutes after single administration. The anesthetic effect may be extended by subsequent administration 10-20 minutes after the last administration.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 97 words ▾

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Fluorescein Sodium and Benoxinate Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, 0.3%/0.4% is supplied as a sterile, aqueous, topical ophthalmic solution with a fill volume of 5 mL in a 6 mL amber glass bottle and a black polypropylene cap with a sterilized rubber dropper bulb and glass pipette. NDC 82260-734-05 Storage: Store in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). Protect from light.

After opening, can be stored up to one month if stored at room temperature or until the expiration date on the bottle if stored in refrigerated conditions. Keep tightly closed.

📋 Description 123 words ▾

11 DESCRIPTION Fluorescein Sodium and Benoxinate Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, 0.3%/0.4% is a sterile solution containing a disclosing agent in combination with a short-acting ester anesthetic for topical ophthalmic use. Fluorescein sodium is represented by the following structural formula: Chemical Name: 3’,6’ Dihydroxy-3H-spiro[isobenzofuran-1,9-xanthen]-3-one disodium salt. Benoxinate hydrochloride is represented by the following structural formula: Chemical Name: 2-(Diethylamino) ethyl 4-amino-3-butoxybenzoate hydrochloride.

Each mL of Fluorescein Sodium and Benoxinate Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.3%/0.4% contains: Active ingredients: fluorescein sodium 2.6 mg (0.3%) equivalent to fluorescein 2.3 mg (0.2%), benoxinate hydrochloride 4.4 mg (0.4%) equivalent to benoxinate 3.9 mg (0.4%) Preservative: chlorobutanol 12.6 mg (1.3%) Inactive ingredients: povidone, hydrochloric acid, boric acid, water for injection. Hydrochloric acid may be added to adjust pH (4.3 – 5.3). ChemFluorescein ChemBenoxinate

💬 Information for Patients 76 words ▾

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Accidental Injury Precaution Advise patients not to touch their eyes for approximately 20 minutes after application. Their eyes will be insensitive due to the effect of the anesthetic, and care should be taken to avoid accidental injuries. Distributed by: Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.

Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA Manufactured by: Siegfried-Irvine Irvine, CA 92618 USA Patented. See https://patents.bausch.com for US patent information. © 2022 Bausch & Lomb Incorporated or its affiliates 9785200

🧬 Pharmacodynamics 34 words ▾

12.2Pharmacodynamics Maximal corneal anesthesia usually occurs in about 5-45 seconds and lasts about 20 minutes after single administration. The anesthetic effect may be extended by subsequent administration 10-20 minutes after the last administration.

🔬 Clinical Studies 62 words ▾

14 CLINICAL STUDIES Controlled clinical studies in adults and pediatric patients have demonstrated that topical administration of Fluorescein Sodium and Benoxinate Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, 0.3%/0.4% enables visualization and corneal anesthesia sufficient to enable applanation tonometry, tear fluid dynamics evaluation and short conjunctival and corneal procedures. Maximal corneal anesthesia usually occurs in about 5-45 seconds and lasts about 20 minutes after single administration.

🧪 Nonclinical Toxicology 40 words ▾

13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Studies to evaluate the mutagenic or carcinogenic potential of Fluorescein Sodium and Benoxinate Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, 0.3%/0.4% have not been conducted. Studies to evaluate impairment of fertility have not been conducted.

📄 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility 37 words ▾

13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Studies to evaluate the mutagenic or carcinogenic potential of Fluorescein Sodium and Benoxinate Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, 0.3%/0.4% have not been conducted. Studies to evaluate impairment of fertility have not been conducted.

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 30 words ▾

PACKAGE/LABEL PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 82260-734-05 Fluorescein Sodium and Benoxinate Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.3%/0.4% (Sterile) FOR TOPICAL OPHTHALMIC USE [Eye Image] Rx only 5 mL BAUSCH + LOMB 9785001 carton

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

Medicaid utilization & spend

📍 This exact package only: Medicaid data is reported per full 11-digit NDC — labeler, product and pack size — so every number here is for this package alone, not the drug overall. Other pack sizes report separately.
💊 Pharmacy benefit only: These are Medicaid outpatient pharmacy claims, billed by NDC. They exclude the medical benefit — clinic- or hospital-administered drugs billed under HCPCS J-codes — so drugs used mostly that way (e.g. Avastin, Lucentis, Keytruda) can look low or missing here. That’s expected, not an error.
📅 Q1 2025 – Q1 2026 · 5 quarters of data
ⓘ The newest quarter is usually incomplete when first published; states restate recent quarters in later CMS releases, so the latest figures typically revise upward. State coverage-policy changes can also shift quarter-to-quarter totals.
Prescriptions last 4 qtrs
92
Units reimbursed last 4 qtrs
72
Gross reimbursed last 4 qtrs
$582.51
Avg / prescription
$6.33
Avg / unit
$8.0680
Latest quarter Q1 2026
0Rx
Fee-for-service vs managed care ⓘ
100% MCO
Fee-for-service · 0 Rx Managed care · 92 Rx
State Medicaid map
Alaska: no data reported AK Maine: no data reported ME Washington: no data reported WA Idaho: no data reported ID Montana: no data reported MT North Dakota: no data reported ND Minnesota: no data reported MN Wisconsin: no data reported WI Michigan: no data reported MI New York: no data reported NY Vermont: no data reported VT New Hampshire: 1 units · 0.1 per 100k residents NH Oregon: no data reported OR Nevada: no data reported NV Wyoming: no data reported WY South Dakota: no data reported SD Iowa: no data reported IA Illinois: no data reported IL Indiana: no data reported IN Ohio: no data reported OH Pennsylvania: no data reported PA New Jersey: no data reported NJ Massachusetts: 54 units · 0.8 per 100k residents MA California: no data reported CA Utah: no data reported UT Colorado: no data reported CO Nebraska: no data reported NE Missouri: no data reported MO Kentucky: 17 units · 0.4 per 100k residents KY West Virginia: no data reported WV Virginia: no data reported VA Maryland: no data reported MD Connecticut: no data reported CT Rhode Island: no data reported RI Arizona: no data reported AZ New Mexico: no data reported NM Kansas: no data reported KS Arkansas: no data reported AR Tennessee: no data reported TN North Carolina: no data reported NC South Carolina: no data reported SC Delaware: no data reported DE Oklahoma: no data reported OK Louisiana: no data reported LA Mississippi: no data reported MS Alabama: no data reported AL Georgia: no data reported GA D.C.: no data reported DC Hawaii: no data reported HI Texas: no data reported TX Florida: no data reported FL
Units reimbursed · per 100k residents
0.10.8
gray = no data reported ⓘ
Colors are per 100,000 residents, so big states don’t automatically dominate. Tap or hover a state for its actual totals.
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…for its Medicaid breakdown
🏆 Top states by units · per 100k residents
1 Massachusetts 0.8 /100k
2 Kentucky 0.4 /100k
3 New Hampshire 0.1 /100k
National units — by quarter
💵 About the dollar figures: “reimbursed” is what Medicaid paid pharmacies before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower than these numbers. Fee-for-service and managed-care claims are combined unless split above. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data; per-100k rates use 2023 Census population estimates.

Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Fluorescein Sodium and Benoxinate Hydrochloride — the ingredient across all brands.

Top reported reactions

Confusional State2
Eye Pain2
Headache2
Nausea2
Rash2
Syncope2
Abdominal Pain Upper1

Age at onset

Adult1

Reporter sex

9 reports
Male · 22%
Female · 78%
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2023 2024 2025 2026 3 0
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos — Not published for this NDC No photo available yet for this listing.
Inactive ingredients (structured) — Not published for this NDC The labeler did not submit a structured excipient list, or no SPL is available.
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data ✓ Available
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) ✓ Available
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.