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Indication(s)

For the treatment of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) or hyaline membrane disease in newborn babies with birth weight over 700g.

Prophylactic use in premature infants between 24 and 31 weeks estimated gestational age at risk from RDS or with evidence of surfactant deficiency.

 

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