Prescription TPA

Generic name
Treatment

Inflammation

Category

Steroids

Sub category

Loteprednol

Preservative agents
  • Benzalkonium chloride 0.003%
Composition
  • Loteprednol etabonate 0.5%
  • Glycerin
  • Propyleneglycol
Format

5 g in a 10 ml bottle

Dosage

qid or as needed, based on clinical condition

Covered by RAMQ?
No
Remarks
  • Keep in vertical position.
  • Do not shake before use
Age according to official indications

18 years

Age according to clinical data

18 years

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