Ophthalmic dosage
forms
forms
Ophthalmic dosage forms are preparations designed for application to the
eye:
eye:
1. The treatment of diseases
2. Symptomatic relief of symptoms
3. As an aid to surgical procedures
TYPES OF OPHTHALMIC PRODUCT:
Ophthalmic Products may be categorized into a number of groups:
1.
Liquid preparations such as eye drops and eye lotion
Liquid preparations such as eye drops and eye lotion
2.
Semi solid preparations such as eye ointments,
creams and gels
Semi solid preparations such as eye ointments,
creams and gels
3.
Solid preparations such as ocular inserts
Solid preparations such as ocular inserts
4.
Parenteral products for subconjuctival or intra
ocular injection.
Parenteral products for subconjuctival or intra
ocular injection.
5.
Liquid products for irrigation of the eye during
surgical procedures.
Liquid products for irrigation of the eye during
surgical procedures.
