Hypromellose

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose; Hypromellosum PhEur; Methylhydroxypropyl cellulose

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Hypromellose, also called methylhydroxypropyl cellulose, is a partially O-methylated and O-(2-hydroxypropylated) cellulose. It is available as white, yellowish-white or greyish-white powder or in granular form.

Hypromellose is virtually insoluble in hot water; in cold water it dissolves to form a colloidal solution.

IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Sjögren's syndrome, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, wetting/rewetting of soft and hard contact lenses (also suitable for patients who cannot tolerate artificial tear substitutes or contact lens wetting agents!)

Dosage and method of useThis section has been translated automatically.

Apply 1 trp. into the conjunctival sac 3-5 times/day or more often.

Standard concentrationThis section has been translated automatically.

0.3-2% in eye drops.

Recipe(s)This section has been translated automatically.

Hypromellose-adhesive paste 40% (NRF 7.8.)

PreparationsThis section has been translated automatically.

Sicca-Stulln, Artelac eye drops, Berberil Dry Eye drops

Authors

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer