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Chapter 11Table 11.3
Commonly Used Ophthalmic Corticosteroids
| Generic | Brand | Dosage Form | ROA | Common Dose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotprednol | Altrex, Lotemax | Suspension | Opthalmic | 1-2 drops 4 times a day |
| Prednisolone | Prednisol, Pred Mild, Econopred, Pred Forte | Solution, suspension | Opthalmic | 2 drops 4 times a day |
| Rimexolone | Vexol | Suspension | Opthalmic | 1-2 drops every 2 hours or 4 times a day |
| Triamcinolone | Triscence, Trivaris | Suspension gel | Intravitreal | 1-4 mg once, then as needed |
| Dexamethasone | Dexasol, Maxidex, Ozurdex | Solution, suspension | Opthalmic | 1-2 drops every 1-4 hours |
| Difluprednate | Durezol | Emulsion | Opthalmic | 1 drop 2-4 times a day |
| Fluorometholone | FML, Flarex | Suspension, ointment | Opthalmic | 1 drop 2-4 times a day; half inch ribbon 1-3 times a day |