OTC TPA

Generic name
Treatment

Dry eye

Category

Eye lubricants (ointment or gel)

Sub category
Preservative agents
  • None
Composition
  • Retinol Palmitate 250UI / g
  • Vitamin A
  • Paraffin
  • Lanolin
  • Mineral oil
Format
Dosage

qHS or as needed, based on clinical condition

Covered by RAMQ?
No
Remarks
  • Without phosphates
  • Use within 6 months after opening
Age according to official indications

1 year

Age according to clinical data

1 year

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