OTC TPA

Generic name
Treatment

Dry eye

Category

Artificial tears

Sub category

With preservatives

Preservative agents
  • Purite
Composition
  • Carboxymethylcellulose 0.5%
  • Glycerin 0.9%
  • Sodium hyaluronate 0.1%
  • Osmo protectors (Glycerin and Erythritol)
  • Potassium Chloride
Format

10 ml or 2X10 ml

Dosage
Covered by RAMQ?
No
Remarks
  • pH 7.4
  • Can be used during CL wear
Age according to official indications

Newborns

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