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