Diagnostic pharmaceutical agents (DPA)

Generic name
Treatment

Diagnostics products

Category

Topical anesthetics

Sub category

Without fluorescein

Preservative agents
  • Benzalkonium chloride 0.01%
Composition
  • Proparacaine 0.5%
  • Glycerin
Format

15 ml

Dosage

For diagnostic purpose only

Covered by RAMQ?
No
Remarks
  • Keep this product refrigerated. Once opened, use for up to 30 days. Pediatric use if benefits outweigh risks
Age according to official indications

18 years

Age according to clinical data

Newborns

References

Compendium des produits et Spécialités pharmaceutiques 2021 (CPS)
www.e-therapeutics.ca

Pediatric & Neonatal Dosage Handbook 2020, LexiComp
www.uptodate.com

DrugDex 2021, IBM MicroMedex Web applications
www.micromedexsolutions.com

Rx Vigilance Santé 2021
vigilance.ca/dosages-pediatriques-medicaments-rxvigilance


Amélie Ganivet, optométriste
Cynthia Théberge, pharmacienne