What is hydroxypropyl methylcellulose ophthalmic?
Category: Over the Counter Drugs
Most popular types: Hypromellose
See also: Hysterectomy
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose ophthalmic, also known as Hypromellose, is a lubricating agent often used to relieve dry, itchy or irritated eyes.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry eyes | 2 | 1 | |
| Dry eye syndrome | 2 | 0 | |
| Prevent infection | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 0 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with hydroxypropyl methylcellulose ophthalmic
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Burning sensation in eyes | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking hydroxypropyl methylcellulose ophthalmic
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Side effects too severe | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking hydroxypropyl methylcellulose ophthalmic
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 10 years or more | 1 |
| Cost per month | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| $200+ | 0 | |
| $100-199 | 0 | |
| $50-99 | 0 | |
| $25-49 | 0 | |
| < $25 | 1 | |
| Not specified | 0 |
What people switch to and from
Patients stopped taking hydroxypropyl methylcellulose ophthalmic and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hylo-Forte | 1 |
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