Hypromellose

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

Brands

AQUATEARS

Adult Dose

Dose: 1 eye drop
Single Dose: 1 (1)
Frequency: 8 hourly
Route: opthalmic
Instructions:

Neonatal

Paedriatic

Characteristics

. It is of Semi Synthetic origin. .

Contraindications

Hypromellose is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.

Effects

The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Hypromellose include Chest pain.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Hypromellose are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Blurred vision, Itching, Stinging.

Indications

Hypromellose is primarily indicated in conditions like Dry eye syndrome, Pain management, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Surgery.

Interactions

No data regarding the interactions of Hypromellose was found.

Interfrence

Risks

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

Storage

Warnings

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