Diagnostic pharmaceutical agents (DPA)

Generic name
Treatment

Miscellaneous

Category

Miotics

Sub category

Pilocarpine hydrochloride

Preservative agents
  • Benzalkonium chloride 0.01%
Composition
  • Pilocarpine 2% or 4%
  • Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
Format

15 ml

Dosage

As needed, based on clinical condition

Covered by RAMQ?

Yes

Remarks
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