Generic Name Pilocarpine Dominion Pharma has withdrawn Ocusert from the UK market. The company anticipates that current stocks will be exhausted by the end of January 2001.
Presentation Ocular inserts, pilocarpine 20 micrograms , 40 micrograms per hour for a week.
Description Elliptical sustained-release inserts.
Indications Glaucoma.
Adult Dosage 1 placed under eyelid. Replace unit every 7 days.
Child Dosage Not recommended.
Contra Indications Acute infection or inflammation.
Adverse Drug Reactions Loss of visual acuity, irritation.
