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Hypromellose

Uses for use as a lubricant to prevent further irritation to relieve dryness of the eye

Drug Facts

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Drug facts

Used for
  • burning and irritation due to dryness of the eye.
  • discomfort due to minor irritations of the eye or to exposure to wind or sun.
How to take it
Directions instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed
Do not take if
Do not use if solution changes color or becomes cloudy.

What it is used for

Uses

Temporarily relieves

  • burning and irritation due to dryness of the eye.
  • discomfort due to minor irritations of the eye or to exposure to wind or sun.

What it does

Purpose

Lubricant eye drops

How to take it

Directions

instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed

While you are taking it

When using this product

  • do not touch tip of container to any surface to avoid contamination.
  • replace cap after using.

Side effects, and when to stop

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye.
  • condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours.

Who should not take it

Do not use if solution changes color or becomes cloudy.

Warnings

Warnings

For external use only.

Storing it

Other information

  • store at room temperature
  • do not use if imprinted seal around cap is broken.

Keeping it away from children

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Active ingredient

Active ingredient

Hypromellose 0.2%

Cite this page

NLM

sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Hypromellose; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/hypromellose

APA 7th

sofidex. (2026, August 2). Hypromellose. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/hypromellose

AMA 11th

Hypromellose. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/hypromellose

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