OTC TPA

Generic name
Treatment

Dry eye

Category

Artificial tears

Sub category

Preservative free

Preservative agents
  • None
Composition
  • DUASORB, water soluble polymeric system
  • Hydroxypropyl medhyl cellulose 0.3%
  • Dextran 70 0.1%
Format

24 X 0.4 ml

Dosage

Pro renata (PRN- when required)

Covered by RAMQ?
No
Remarks
  • Pack of 4 single-dose vials. 
Once opened, the 4 vials must be used within 4 days.
Age according to official indications

Newborns

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