Hypromellose eye drops are artificial tears that are used to soothe the feeling of dry eyes and moisten contact lenses. To ensure the effectiveness of use, users need to carefully read the instructions and consult professional doctors and pharmacists.
1. Uses of Hypromellose
Hypromellose eye drops are indicated in the following cases:
- As artificial tears to prevent corneal damage in patients with keratoconjunctivitis sicca due to dry eye disease, keratitis, or during ocular procedures.
- Immediately relieves dry eyes.
- Moistens hard contact lenses and lubricates artificial eyes.
2. Contraindications of Hypromellose medication
Hypromellose eye drops are contraindicated in patients with a history of severe hypersensitivity to Hypromellose.
3. Side effects of Hypromellose medication
Some uncommon side effects when using Hypromellose eye drops include blurred vision, crusting that causes blurred vision, and eyelash stickiness.
4. How to use Hypromellose
The dosage of Hypromellose is as follows:
- Adults: Recommended dose: 1-2 drops in the eye, 3 times/day if needed, or as directed by your doctor.
- Children: Same as adults.
How to use:
- Wash your hands. Tilt your head back and pull back your lower eyelid, drop the medicine, and close your eyes gently, without blinking. Close your eyes for about 1 or 2 minutes to allow the medicine to be absorbed.
- If you need to drop another eye medication, wait about 5 minutes afterward.
5. Caution when using Hypromellose medication
When using Hypromellose, users should pay attention to the following:
- The medication may cause a mild, temporary stinging sensation or blurred vision.
If eye irritation persists or worsens, or if symptoms such as headaches, changes in vision, or prolonged redness of the eyes occur, the medication should be discontinued. - Patients should ensure that the dropper tip does not touch any part of the eye or any other surface to maintain sterility.
- If wearing soft contact lenses, they should be removed before applying the medication. Wait about 15 minutes after applying the drops before putting the lenses back in.
- Do not use the medication for more than 28 days after opening the bottle.
- Pregnant women: The medication can be used during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding women: It is not known whether Hypromellose passes into breast milk, but since Hypromellose is pharmacologically inert, it can be used by breastfeeding women.
- Caution when driving or operating machinery: The medication may cause blurred vision upon application, so caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery.
Hypromellose eye drops are artificial tears used to relieve dry eyes and moisten contact lenses. To ensure effective use, users should read the instructions carefully and consult a doctor or pharmacist.
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