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Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

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Overview

Hypromellose is sometimes called hydroxypropyl methylcellulose . Hypromellose ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used as an eye lubricant to treat dry irritated eyes. Hypromellose ophthalmic is also used during certain eye surgeries to help maintain the shape of the eye, and to protect the tissues of the eye from injury during the procedure. Hypromellose ophthalmic is also used during certain eye examinations to protect the cornea (the protective front layer of your eye), and to help determine whether fluid is properly draining from the eye. Hypromellose ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Indications

Contraindications

Tell your doctor if you have ever had glaucoma . Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not give hypromellose ophthalmic to a child without medical advice.

Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Hypromellose ophthalmic may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: eye redness , itching , or discomfort; vision changes; puffy or droopy eyelids; or 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.

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.

High Risk Groups

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.

Adult Dosage

0.2 to 0.5 % (0.35 (0.35)) As recommended. Ophthalmic — As Required

Child Dosage

No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Neonatal Dosage

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

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