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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

Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, and other components of tears

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Hydroxypropyl methyl celluloseIngredients

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, and it can be used as artificial tears. It attaches to the surface of the eyeball through the adsorption of the polymer to simulate the effect of conjunctival mucin, improve the state of reduced eye mucin and increase the retention time of the eyeball under the state of reduced tears. This adsorption effect is independent of the viscosity of the solution, ensuring that low-viscosity solutions also have a lasting wetting effect. In addition, the corneal wetting effect is increased by reducing the contact angle of the clean corneal surface, and the stability of the precorneal tear film is improved.

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Appearance

This product is a colorless, slightly viscous, clear liquid.

Indication

Moisturizes eyes with insufficient tear secretion and eliminates eye discomfort. It can be used without removing contact lenses.

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

It is contraindicated for those who are allergic to hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and other excipients such as benzalkonium chloride.

Special Population Medication

Precautions for children: Compared with people in other age groups, the use of Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose in children does not cause more adverse reactions. Therefore, children can use this product in the same way as adults. Precautions for pregnancy and lactation: There are no reports of Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose causing reproductive damage or other problems in humans; there are no reports of adverse reactions in infants when lactating women use this drug. Therefore, there are no special contraindications for pregnant and lactating women. Precautions for the elderly: Compared with people in other age groups, the use of Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose in elderly patients does not cause different side effects or other problems. Therefore, there are no special contraindications for the use of this drug in the elderly.

Drug Interactions

No reports found.

Storage

Keep tightly closed.

Packaging Specification

0.50%

Validity Period

24 months

Manufacturer

Shenyang XINGQI Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

  • Founded in:

    1977-03-24
  • Address:

    No. 25, Xinyunhe Road, Shenyang Area, China (Liaoning) Pilot Free Trade Zone
  • Tax NO.:

    912101001179988209
  • Registered Funds:

    124.589194 yuan
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