Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Drug Class
Eye Conditions
Chemical Class
Ophthalmic Products pharmacological group
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Uses
Hypromellose is sometimes called hydroxypropyl methylcellulose . Hypromellose ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used as an eye lubricant to tr...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Ophthalmic Products pharmacological group
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose also known as Hypromellose. It is of Semi Synthetic origin. It belongs to Ophthalmic Products pharmacological group.
How to Take It
1
Adult · Ophthalmic
0.2 to 0.5 % — As recommended.
As Required
Important Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package
Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Hypromellose ophthalmic may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: eye rednessitchingor discomfortvision changespuffy or droopy eyelidsor a lump or swelling in your eyelid. Common side effects of hypromellose ophthalmic may include: dry eyes. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Drug Interactions
Medicine used in the eyes is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products .
Storage
Eye drops
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Rs 222.17
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