Prescription TPA

Generic name
Treatment

Inflammation

Category

Non steroidal anti-inflammatory agent

Sub category

Diclofenac

Preservative agents
  • Sorbic acid
  • Disodium edetate
  • Tromethamine
Composition
  • Diclofenac sodium 0.1%
Format

2.5 ml, 5 ml and 10 ml

Dosage

q5h to q8h or as needed, based on clinical condition

Covered by RAMQ?

Yes

Remarks
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