Difluprednate Ophthalmic Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 6, 2023.

Usual Adult Dose for Postoperative Ocular Inflammation

Instill 1 drop into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye 4 times per day beginning 24 hours after surgery and continuing throughout the first 2 weeks of the postoperative period, followed by 2 times per day for a week and then a taper based on the response

Use: Treatment of inflammation and pain associated with ocular surgery

Usual Adult Dose for Uveitis

Instill 1 drop into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye 4 times per day for 14 days followed by tapering as clinically indicated

Use: Treatment of endogenous anterior uveitis

Usual Pediatric Dose for Postoperative Ocular Inflammation

Instill 1 drop into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye 4 times per day beginning 24 hours after surgery and continuing throughout the first 2 weeks of the postoperative period, followed by 2 times per day for a week and then a taper based on the response

Use: Treatment of inflammation and pain associated with ocular surgery

Usual Pediatric Dose for Uveitis

Instill 1 drop into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye 4 times per day for 14 days followed by tapering as clinically indicated

Use: Treatment of endogenous anterior uveitis

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Patient advice:

• Patients should be advised not to allow the dropper tip to touch any surface.

Storage requirements:

• Do not freeze
• Protect from light

Further information

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