OTC TPA

Generic name
Treatment

Dry eye

Category

Artificial tears

Sub category

With preservatives

Preservative agents
  • Benzalkonium chloride
Composition
  • Hypromellose 0.2%
  • Glycerin 0.2%
Format

15 ml

Dosage

As needed, based on clinical condition

Covered by RAMQ?
No
Remarks
  • Can be used while wearing LCM's
Age according to official indications

6 years

Age according to clinical data

6 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