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Durezol (Difluprednate) - Indications and Dosage

 
 



INDICATIONS AND USAGE

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.

DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS

DUREZOL contains 0.05% difluprednate as a sterile preserved emulsion for topical ophthalmic administration.

HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING

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 (NDC 0065-9240-07)

5 mL in a 7.5 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.

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