Rose Bengal Ophthalmic Dosage
Applies to the following strengths: 1.3 mg
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
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
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
-Hypersensitivity to the active component or to any of the ingredients
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
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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