Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (Hypromellose)
- Atc Codes:S01KA02
Table of contents
- Brand Names
- Drug Combinations
- Pharmacologic Category
- Therapeutic Use
- Pregnancy and Lactation Implications
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Drug Interactions
- Dosage
Brand Names
Europe
Austria: Artelac, Okuselect, Prosicca; Belgium: Alcon Adequat, Artelac, Isopto Tears, Tears Naturale; Bulgaria: Artelac; Cyprus: Artelac; Denmark: Artelac; Estonia: Artelac; Finland: Artelac, Isopto Alkaline, Isopto Plain; France: Artelac; Hungary: Humalac B; Ireland: Artelac; Latvia. Artelac; Lithuania: Artelac; Luxembourg: Artelac, Isopto Tears, Lacrystat, Occucoat; Malta: Hypromellose; Netherlands: Artelac, Hypromellose; Poland: Artelac, Isopto Tears, Methocel; Romania: Artelac; Slovenia: Artelac, Isopto Tears; Spain: Acuolens, Artific, Colicursi Humectante, Dracolux, Tears Humectante; Sweden: Artelac, Isopto Plain; UK: Artelac, Isopto Alkaline, Isopto Plain.
North America
Canada: Genteal, Isopto Tears, Lacril, Eyelube; USA: Cellugel, GenTeal, Gonak, Goniosoft, Isopto Tears, Tearisol, Tears Again.
Latin America
Argentina: Artelac, Cool Tears, Genteal, Lagrima Dorf, Latlas Tears, Natura Lágrimas, Ocutears, Oftalook Plus; Brazil: Filmcel, Genteal; Mexico: Artelac, Luv Albar, Luvistar, Meticel Ofteno.
Drug combinations
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose and Dextran
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose and Pilocarpin
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Dextran, and Glycerin
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Glycerin, and Polyethylene Glycol
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Glycerol, and Povidone-Iodine
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Lactic Acid, and Propylene
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Boric Acid, Edetate Calcium Disodium, Sodium Chloride, and Sodium Hyaluronate
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Biguanide, Citric Acid, Edetate Calcium Disodium, Sodium Chloride, and Sodium Citrate
Other Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose combinations: Retinol (Vitamin A)
Chemistry
Pharmacologic Category
EENT Drugs, Miscellaneous. Ophthalmic Diagnostic Agent, Ocular Lubricant. (ATC-Code: S01KA02).
Mechanism of action
Therapeutic use
Relief of burning and minor irritation due to dry eyes. Diagnostic agent in gonioscopic examination.
Pregnancy and lactiation implications
Use with caution during pregnancy or lactation.
Unlabeled use
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to hydroxypropyl methylcellulose or any component of the formulation.
Warnings and precautions
Contact lenses should be removed prior to use. Avoid use if solution changes color or becomes cloudy.