Diagnostic pharmaceutical agents (DPA)

Generic name
Treatment
Category
Sub category
Preservative agents
  • None
Composition
  • Phenylephrine 2.5% or 10%
Format

20 X 0,3 ml

Dosage

As needed, based on clinical condition

Covered by RAMQ?
No
Remarks
  • Store between 8 and 25 C°
  • For 10% concentration the minimal age is 18
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