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Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose eye drops

Function and Efficacy

Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose is a partial methyl and partial polyhydroxypropyl ether of cellulose. It can be dissolved in cold water to form a solution with a certain viscosity. Its properties are close to the viscoelastic substances (mainly mucin) in tears. Therefore, it can be used as artificial tears. Its mechanism of action is: it attaches to the surface of the eyeball through the adsorption of the polymer, simulating the effect of conjunctival mucin, thereby improving the state of reduced eye mucin and increasing the retention time of the eyeball under the state of reduced tears. This adsorption effect is independent of the viscosity of the solution, thus ensuring that solutions with very low viscosity can also have a very long-lasting wetting effect. In addition, it can also increase the stability of the precorneal tear film by significantly reducing the contact angle of the clean corneal surface and increasing the wetting of the cornea.

Ingredients

Each 1 mL of this product contains 3 mg of hypromellose, and also contains auxiliary materials such as 0.1 mg of benzalkonium chloride and 1.0 mg of disodium edetate.

Name Description Content CAS NO. Manufacturer
Hydroxypropyl methyl celluloseIngredients

It can be dissolved in cold water to form a solution with a certain viscosity. Its properties are similar to those of viscoelastic substances in tears and can be used as artificial tears. It adheres to the surface of the eyeball through the adsorption of polymers, simulates the effect of conjunctival mucin, improves the state of reduced eye mucin, and increases the retention time of the eyeball in the state of reduced tears. It can also increase the stability of the tear film before the cornea.

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9004-65-3 54
Benzalkonium ChlorideExcipients

Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose is a partial methyl and partial polyhydroxypropyl ether of cellulose. It can be dissolved in cold water to form a solution with a certain viscosity. Its properties are close to the viscoelastic substances (mainly mucin) in tears. Therefore, it can be used as artificial tears. Its mechanism of action is: it attaches to the surface of the eyeball through the adsorption of the polymer, simulating the effect of conjunctival mucin, thereby improving the state of reduced eye mucin and increasing the retention time of the eyeball under the state of reduced tears. This adsorption effect is independent of the viscosity of the solution, thus ensuring that solutions with very low viscosity can also have a very long-lasting wetting effect. In addition, it can also increase the stability of the precorneal tear film by significantly reducing the contact angle of the clean corneal surface and increasing the wetting of the cornea.

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63449-41-2 6

Appearance

This product is a colorless, clear liquid, odorless.

Indication

Moisturizes eyes with insufficient tear secretion and eliminates eye discomfort.

Usage and Dosage

Suitable for both adults and children. Take 1-2 drops three times a day or as directed by your doctor.

Adverse Reactions

In very rare cases, it may cause eye discomfort, such as eye pain, blurred vision, persistent redness or irritation of the eyeball. If the above eye symptoms persist for more than 3 days after use, you should stop using the drug and go to the hospital for examination if necessary.

Precautions

This product is contraindicated for use by those who are allergic to hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and other excipients such as benzalkonium chloride.

Special Population Medication

Precautions for children: Children should use under the supervision of their guardians. Precautions for pregnancy and lactation: Not yet clear. Precautions for the elderly: Not yet clear.

Drug Interactions

Not yet clear.

Storage

Keep tightly closed.

Packaging Specification

10ml:50mg

Validity Period

24 months

Manufacturer

Shanghai Sine Jinzhu Pharmacy Co., Ltd.

  • Founded in:

    1993-12-01
  • Address:

    No. 6485, Tingwei Road, Jinshan District, Shanghai
  • Tax NO.:

    913101161342488616
  • Registered Funds:

    50 million yuan
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