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Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Also known as: Hypromellose

Drug #1152

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose used in opthalmic solution to provide demulcent action and viscous properties essential for contact lens use and in "artificial tear" formulations.

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Primary Characteristics

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose is also known as Hypromellose.

It is of Semi Synthetic origin.

It is also classified under Opthalmic Products .

Solubility in Water: Insoluble · Solubility in Alcohol: Insoluble · Non-proprietary name: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose.

Molecular structure of Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

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Indications

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose is primarily indicated in conditions like Aid in opthalmic surgery.

Contraindications

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to the drug.

Dosage

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose's dosage details are as follows:

DoseSingle DoseFrequencyRouteInstructions
Adult Dosage
2 %2 %—Artificial tear preperation in dry eye & contact lens care ophthalmic surgery
2.5 %2.5 %—To protent cormea during gonioscopy procedures.
0.3 – 1 %——OphthalmicAs Required,
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Corneal edema, Iritis, Local irritation.

Warnings / Precautions

Precautions are limited to those normally associated with the ophthalmic surgical procedure being performed. There may be transient increased intraocular pressure following surgery because of pre-existing glaucoma or due to the surgery itself. For these reasons, the following precautions should be considered: Hydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose should be removed from the anterior chamber at the end of surgery. If the postoperative intraocular pressure increases above expected values, appropriate therapy should be administered.

Available Brands

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Single Ingredient

Drops
3 mg/ml
Eye Drops
0.3 %w/v0.5 %w/v
Eye Drops
2 %w/v
Inj
2 %w/w

Multi-Ingredient Combinations

Ear Drops
0.5 %w/v
Eye Drops
0.3 %w/v0.5 %w/v5 mg/ml
Eye Oint
0.5 %w/w

Storage Conditions

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose should be stored Eye drops.

Drug Classification

  1. 1.21.7 — Other ophthalmologicals

Manufacturers

Manufacturers of Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose in Pakistan:

EthicalFarmigeaKobecMedipakNeoNovartisOphth-PharmaRemingtonSanteVega