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Durezol
INDICATIONS
Ocular Surgery
DUREZOL® (difluprednate ophthalmic emulsion) 0.05%, a topical corticosteroid, is indicated for the treatment of inflammation and pain associated with ocular surgery.
Endogenous Anterior Uveitis
DUREZOL is also indicated for the treatment of endogenous anterior uveitis.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Ocular Surgery
Instill one drop into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye 4 times daily beginning 24 hours after surgery and continuing throughout the first 2 weeks of the postoperative period, followed by 2 times daily for a week and then a taper based on the response.
Endogenous Anterior Uveitis
Instill one drop into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye 4 times daily for 14 days followed by tapering as clinically indicated.
HOW SUPPLIED
Dosage Forms And Strengths
DUREZOL contains 0.05% difluprednate as a sterile preserved emulsion for topical ophthalmic administration.
DUREZOL (difluprednate ophthalmic emulsion) 0.05% is a sterile, aqueous topical ophthalmic emulsion supplied in an opaque plastic bottle with a controlled drop tip and a pink cap in the following sizes:
5 mL in a 8 mL bottle (NDA 0065-9240-07)
5 mL in a 5 mL bottle (NDC 0065-9240-05).
Storage and Handling
Store at 15-25°C (59-77°F). Do not freeze. Protect from light. When not in use, keep the bottles in the protective carton.
Manufactured For: Alcon Laboratories, Inc., 6201 South Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas 76134 USA. Manufactured By: Alcon Laboratories, Inc., 6201 South Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas 76134 USA or Catalent Pharma Solutions, Woodstock, IL 60098. Revised: March 2013
Last reviewed on RxList: 4/4/2013
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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