Rose Bengal Ophthalmic Dosage

Usual Adult Dose for Diagnostic

1.3 mg drug-impregnated strip: Apply moistened tip of strip to conjunctiva or fornix ONCE

Comments:

• Excess solution should be removed (by shaking the strip) prior to administration.
• Patients should be instructed to blink several times after administration.

Uses:

• Diagnostic agent for routine ophthalmic examinations
• In patients when superficial conjunctiva or corneal tissue changes are suspected
• To diagnose corneal abrasions, corrosions, keratitis, and/or keratoconjunctivitis sicca
• To detect foreign bodies

Usual Pediatric Dose for Diagnostic

1.3 mg drug-impregnated strip: Apply moistened tip of strip to conjunctiva or fornix ONCE

Comments:

• Excess solution should be removed (by shaking the strip) prior to administration.
• Patients should be instructed to blink several times after administration.

Uses:

• Diagnostic agent for routine ophthalmic examinations
• In patients when superficial conjunctiva or corneal tissue changes are suspected
• To diagnose corneal abrasions, corrosions, keratitis, and/or keratoconjunctivitis sicca
• To detect foreign bodies

Renal Dose Adjustments

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Liver Dose Adjustments

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Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

• Hypersensitivity to the active component or to any of the ingredients

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

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Other Comments

Administration advice:

• This drug should be limited to external use.

Storage requirements:

• Store below 30C

Reconstitution/preparation techniques:

• Strips should be moistened with 1 to 2 drops of sterile, irrigating solution or isotonic saline.

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Further information

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