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Oxybuprocaine

Generic Name
Oxybuprocaine
Brand Names
Altafluor, Fluress
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C17H28N2O3
CAS Number
99-43-4
Unique Ingredient Identifier
AXQ0JYM303

Overview

Oxybuprocaine (also known as Benoxinate) is a local anesthetic, which is used especially in ophthalmology and otolaryngology. Oxybuprocaine binds to sodium channels and reversibly stabilizes the neuronal membrane which decreases its permeability to sodium ions.

Indication

Used to temporarily numb the front surface of the eye so that the eye pressure can be measured or a foreign body removed.

Associated Conditions

No associated conditions information available.

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
24208-734
OPHTHALMIC
4.4 mg in 1 mL
8/31/2022
Oceanside Pharmaceuticals
68682-732
OPHTHALMIC
4.4 mg in 1 mL
3/19/2020
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
82260-734
OPHTHALMIC
4.4 mg in 1 mL
3/16/2023
Altaire Pharmaceuticals Inc.
59390-218
OPHTHALMIC
4 mg in 1 mL
12/2/2022

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No HSA approvals found for this drug.

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
Oxybuprocaine Hydrochloride Gel
国药准字H21023203
化学药品
凝胶剂
5/9/2020
Oxybuprocaine Hydrochloride Gel
国药准字H21023097
化学药品
凝胶剂
5/9/2020
Oxybuprocaine Hydrochloride Eye Drops
国药准字H21023202
化学药品
滴眼剂
1/8/2021
Oxybuprocaine Hydrochloride Eye Drops
国药准字H20056587
化学药品
滴眼剂
3/10/2020
Oxybuprocaine Hydrochloride Eye Drops
国药准字H20249589
化学药品
眼用制剂
12/1/2024
Oxybuprocaine Hydrochloride Eye Drops
国药准字HJ20215002
化学药品
滴眼剂
11/20/2020

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
No PPB approvals found for this drug.

TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
Minims Oxybuprocaine Hydrochloride 0.4% 4mg/mL eye drops tube
32259
Medicine
A
10/30/1991

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