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Indications and Dosage
Ophthalmic
Dry eye Adult: Instil 1 or 2 drops into the eye(s) 3-5 times daily or as required. Solutions containing 0.3-1% hypromellose are commonly used, higher concentrations may be available in some countries. Dosage or dosing frequency recommendations may vary between individual products (refer to specific product guidelines).
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What are the brands available for Hypromellose in Hong Kong?
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Other Known Brands
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Special Precautions
Pregnancy and lactation.
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Adverse Reactions
Eye disorders: Transient mild stinging, temporary blurred vision, eye pain or irritation, foreign body sensation in eyes, ocular hyperaemia.
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Ophth: C
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Patient Counseling Information
This drug may cause temporary blurring of vision upon administration, if affected, do not drive or operate machinery. Remove contact lenses before administration and reinsert them after 15 minutes. Discontinue use if eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation occur or if condition persists for >72 hours.
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Action
Description:
Mechanism of Action: Hypromellose, a methyl and hydroxypropyl mixed ether of cellulose, prolongs adhesion and enhances the moistening of the conjunctiva and cornea. Synonym(s): Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose. |
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Storage
Store between 15-30°C. Storage recommendations may vary between individual products (refer to detailed product guidelines).
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MIMS Class
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References
Alcon Tears Lubricant Eye Drops (Alcon Laboratories, Inc.). DailyMed. Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed. Accessed 11/09/2024. Artelac 0.32% w/v Eye Drops Single Dose Unit (Bausch & Lomb [UK] Ltd). MHRA. https://products.mhra.gov.uk. Accessed 11/09/2024. Aurovisc 2% w/v Solution (Aurolab). DailyMed. Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed. Accessed 11/09/2024. Brayfield A, Cadart C (eds). Hypromellose. Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference [online]. London. Pharmaceutical Press. https://www.medicinescomplete.com. Accessed 11/09/2024. Hypromellose [Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose]. UpToDate Lexidrug, Lexi-Drugs Multinational Online. Waltham, MA. UpToDate, Inc. https://online.lexi.com. Accessed 11/09/2024. Hypromellose Eye Drops 0.7% (Covalent Medical). DailyMed. Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed. Accessed 11/09/2024. Improvue Lubricant Solution/Drops (Oculus Surgical, Inc.). DailyMed. Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed. Accessed 11/09/2024. Miltear MD (Millimed Co Ltd). MIMS Thailand. http://www.mims.com/thailand. Accessed 11/09/2024. Moistur-eyes "Dry Eye" Drops (Crescent Pharma Limited). MHRA. https://products.mhra.gov.uk. Accessed 11/09/2024. Systane Gel (Alcon Laboratories, Inc.). DailyMed. Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed. Accessed 11/09/2024. Vista Gonio Eye Lubricant (Red Wedding LLC). DailyMed. Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed. Accessed 11/09/2024.
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