Prescription TPA

Generic name
—
Treatment

Inflammation

Category

Steroids

Sub category

Dexamethasone

Preservative agents
  • Methylparaben 0.05%
  • Propylparaben 0.01%
Composition
  • Dexamethasone 0.1%
Format

3.5 g

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