Prescription TPA

Generic name
Treatment

Inflammation

Category

Non steroidal anti-inflammatory agent

Sub category

Diclofenac

Preservative agents
  • Sorbic acid 0.2%
  • Disodium edetate
  • Tromethamine
Composition
  • Diclofenac sodium 0.1%
Format

5 ml and 10 ml

Dosage

q5H to q8H or as prescribed

Covered by RAMQ?

Yes

Remarks
  • Shelf life 28 days
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