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Hypromellose

Hypromellose, short for hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, is a semisynthetic, inert, viscoelastic polymer used as eye drops, as well as an excipient and controlled-delivery component in oral medicaments, found in a variety of commercial products. More

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Description

Hypromellose, short for hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, is a semisynthetic, inert, viscoelastic polymer used as eye drops, as well as an excipient and controlled-delivery component in oral medicaments, found in a variety of commercial products.

Generic Name

Hypromellose

Chemical names

Hypromellose; HPMC; HYDROXY PROPYL METHYL CELLULOSE; VZ36172; CA012291

Brand names

Ikleen, Lacryl Eye (5 ml), Lubrigel Ocular Gel Drops, Lacryl -PF Eye, Lub -Gel (Eye), Takflur, Optear (Eye), Timol -P Eye (5 ml), Lacrigel, Naifa, Melose Eye (10 ml), Irimist (Eye), Optichlor P (5 ml).

IUPAC name

NA

Pharmacokinetics

NA

Actions

NA

Dosage/Dosage form

Use 1 drop three or four times a day.

Therapeutic uses

This medication is an eye lubricant, prescribed for dryness and irritation caused by reduced tear flow. It produces a transparent, lubricating and moistening film on the surface of the eye.

Adverse effects/Side effects

Blurred vision, irritation and itching.

Interaction

NA

Contraindications

NA

Storage

Store at 15-30 °C

Information

Molecular weight

NA

Molecular formula

NA

CAS number

9004-65-3

Precautions

This should be used with caution in patients with glaucoma, uncontrolled diabetes, and hypersensitivity.