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difluprednate ophthalmic

difluprednate ophthalmic
Drug Name Form Strength Formulary Unrestricted Formulary Restricted Non-Formulary Interchange
Durezol EMULSION, OPHTHALMIC 0.05%    
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difluprednate ophthalmic (Durezol)

  • 0.05% emulsion ophthalmic 1 drop in affected eye(s) QID

prednisoLONE ophthalmic (Pred Forte)

  • acetate 1% suspension ophthalmic 1 drop in affect eye(s) QID

Durezol is non-formulary, not stocked, and a generic form of Pred Forte should be used instead, given at the same dosage.  If long term use is needed, loteprednol can be used after 10 – 14 days of prednisoLONE.

Reviewed: March 23, 2010.

Last updated: Dec. 18, 2017






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