Hypromellose
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
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.
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.
Contraindications
Hypromellose is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.
Side 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.
Warnings
No warnings information is recorded for this medicine yet.
High Risk Groups
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.
Adult Dosage
1 eye drop (1 (1)) 8 hourly opthalmic —
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
No data regarding the interactions of Hypromellose was found.
Storage
No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.