Prescription TPA

Generic name
Treatment

Dry eye

Category

Drops with anti-inflammatory effects

Sub category
Preservative agents
  • None
Composition
  • Cyclosporine 0.05%
Format

7 ml

Dosage

bid

Covered by RAMQ?

Yes, exceptional medicinal product code OP 581

Remarks
  • Once opened, the product must be used within 30 days.
  • Any unused portion should be discarded appropriately.
  • Remove contact lenses before instillation, and wait 15 minutes before resuming lens wear
Age according to official indications

18 years

Age according to clinical data

5 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