Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (Lacrisert)

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Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (Ophthalmic)

Brand Names : Lacrisert

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Description

Hydroxypropyl cellulose (hye-drox-ee-PROE-pil SELL-yoo-lose) belongs to the group of medicines known as artificial tears. It is inserted in the eye to relieve dryness and irritation caused by reduced tear flow that occurs in certain eye diseases.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

Ophthalmic

Ocular system (eye system) (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

Lacrisert

In Canada -

Lacrisert

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Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (Ophthalmic)

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