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Hypromellose eye drops are an artificial tear that is used to relieve dry eyes and moisten contact lenses. To ensure the effectiveness of use, users need to carefully read the instructions and consult a doctor, professional pharmacist.
1. Uses of Hypromellose
Hypromellose eye drops are indicated in the following cases:
Making artificial tears to prevent corneal damage in patients with dry conjunctivitis due to dry eye disease, keratitis or during corneal procedures. experience. Instantly relieves dry eyes Moisten hard contact lenses and lubricate the artificial eye.
2. Contraindications to the drug Hypromellose
Hypromellose eye drops are contraindicated in patients with a history of severe hypersensitivity to Hypromellose.
3. Hypromellose side effects
Some less common side effects when using Hypromellose eye drops are blurred vision, scabs causing blurred vision and sticky eyelashes.4. How to take Hypromellose
Dosage of Hypromellose is as follows:
Adults: Recommended dose: 1-2 drops in the eye, 3 times a day as needed, or as directed by your doctor. Children: Same as adults. Usage:
Wash hands. Tilt your head back and pull out your lower eyelid, put the drops in, and close your eyes gently, without blinking. Close your eyes for about 1 or 2 minutes for the medicine to be absorbed. If another ophthalmic drug is needed, wait about 5 minutes afterwards.
5. Be careful when using Hypromellose
During the use of Hypromellose, users should note:
When using the drug, it may cause mild stinging or temporary blurred vision. If eye irritation persists or gets worse, or if you experience signs such as headache, vision changes or persistent red eyes, discontinue use. Patients should pay attention, do not let the dropper touch any part of the eye or other surface to ensure the medicine is always sterile. If you wear soft contact lenses, you should remove them before instilling the medicine, wait about 15 minutes after instilling the medicine before using the lenses again. Do not use the medicine more than 28 days after opening. Pregnant women: Can be used for pregnant women. Lactation: It is not known whether Hypromellose passes into breast milk, but Hypromellose is pharmacologically inert, so it is recommended for use in nursing women. Note when driving and operating machinery: It can cause blurred vision when instilled, care should be taken when driving and operating machinery. Hypromellose eye drops are an artificial tear used to relieve dry eyes and moisten contact lenses. To ensure the effectiveness of use, users need to carefully read the instructions and consult a doctor, professional pharmacist.
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