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Trypan Blue Ophthalmic Dosage

Applies to the following strengths: 0.06%; 0.15%

Usual Adult Dose for Ophthalmic Surgical Staining

0.06% ophthalmic solution:
0.3 mg injected into the anterior lens capsule via blunt cannula ONCE

Comments:


Use: To aid in staining the anterior lens capsule during ophthalmic surgery

0.15% ophthalmic solution:
1.5 mg injected into the epiretinal membranes OR BSS-filled vitreous cavity via blunt cannula ONCE

Comments:

Use: To aid and facilitate removal of epiretinal membranes via tissue staining during ophthalmic surgical vitrectomy procedures

Usual Pediatric Dose for Ophthalmic Surgical Staining

PEDIATRIC PATIENTS:
0.06% ophthalmic solution: 0.3 mg injected into the anterior lens capsule via blunt cannula ONCE

Comments:


Use: To aid in staining the anterior lens capsule during ophthalmic surgery

0.15% ophthalmic solution: 1.5 mg injected into the epiretinal membranes OR BSS-filled vitreous cavity via blunt cannula ONCE

Comments:

Use: To aid and facilitate removal of epiretinal membranes via tissue staining during ophthalmic surgical vitrectomy procedures

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:


Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

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Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.