What is the cap color of fixed combination medications without a beta-blocker?

• A. Mint green
• B. Green
• C. Dark blue
• D. Yellow

Answer: (A)

Cap color coding in ophthalmic medications helps you quickly identify what's inside, especially whether a fixed combination contains a beta-blocker. A mint green cap is used specifically for fixed combinations that do not include a beta-blocker. This visual cue is important because beta-blockers can have systemic effects and may be contraindicated in patients with asthma, COPD, bradycardia, or other conditions. Seeing mint green tells you at a glance that the product lacks a beta-blocker, making it the best fit for questions and choices that specify “without a beta-blocker.” The other cap colors are used for other combinations or ingredient profiles that do include a beta-blocker or involve different drug classes, so they wouldn’t apply to a fixed combination without a beta-blocker. Always confirm the exact ingredients on the label if you’re ever unsure.