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Akten
Akten™
(lidocaine hydrochloride) Ophthalmic Gel 3.5%
DRUG DESCRIPTION
Akten™ (lidocaine hydrochloride ophthalmic gel) 3.5% is a sterile, preservative-free, single patient use ophthalmic gel preparation for topical ocular anesthesia. Lidocaine hydrochloride is designated chemically as acetamide, 2-(diethylamino)-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl) monohydrochloride with a molecular formula of C14H22N2O HCl and molecular weight of 270.8. The structural formula of the active ingredient is:
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Akten™ contains 35 mg of lidocaine hydrochloride per mL as the active ingredient. Akten™ (lidocaine hydrochloride ophthalmic gel) also contains Hypromellose, Sodium Chloride, and Purified Water as inactive ingredients. The pH may be adjusted to 5.5 to 7.5 with Hydrochloric Acid and/or Sodium Hydroxide.
Last reviewed on RxList: 11/4/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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