OTC TPA

Generic name
Treatment

Dry eye

Category

Other

Sub category

Preservative free

Preservative agents
  • None
Composition
  • Hyaluronic Acid 0.2%
  • Liposomes 4 %
  • Perilla Seed Extract 0.5 %
Format

10 ml -bottle can provide 150 sprays

Dosage

tid to qid

Covered by RAMQ?
No
Remarks
  • Alternative to Drops
  • Relives itchy, dry irrated and red eyes, especially associated with allergy.
  • Spray on closed eyelids once or twice every application, 3 to 4 times a day for 3 to 4 days consecutively. Hold the bottle approximately 10 cm from the eye.
  • Do not use for more than 30 consecutive days.
  • Remove contact lenses before using the spray.
  • Discard 90 days after opening
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