OTC TPA

Generic name
Treatment

Dry eye

Category

Artificial tears

Sub category

Preservative free

Preservative agents
  • None
Composition
  • Carboxymethylcellulose 0.5%
  • Glycerin 1%
  • Polysorbate 80 0.5%
  • Castor oil
  • Flaxseed oil
  • Osmo protectors (Glycerin, erythritol, L-carnitine, and thealoze)
Format

30 X 0.4 ml

Dosage

As needed, based on clinical condition

Covered by RAMQ?
No
Remarks
  • Store between 15° and 30°C
  • Keep the vials in their packaging.
Age according to official indications
Age according to clinical data

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