Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (Artificial Tears, Bion Tears, Gonak, Goniosoft, Goniosol, Isopto Alkaline, Isopto Plain, Isopto Tears, Just Tears, Lacril, Moisture Drops, Nature's Tears, Ocucoat, Ocucoat PF, Tearisol, Tears Naturale, Tears Naturale II, Tears Naturale Free, Tears Renewed, Ultra Tears, Eyelube, Methocel, Ocutears, hypromellose)

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Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (Ophthalmic)

Brand Names : Artificial Tears, Bion Tears, Gonak, Goniosoft, Goniosol, Isopto Alkaline, Isopto Plain, Isopto Tears, Just Tears, Lacril, Moisture Drops, Nature's Tears, Ocucoat, Ocucoat PF, Tearisol, Tears Naturale, Tears Naturale II, Tears Naturale Free, Tears Renewed, Ultra Tears, Eyelube, Methocel, Ocutears, hypromellose

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Description

Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (hye-drox-ee-PROE-pil meth-ill-SELL-yoo-lose) belongs to the group of medicines known as artificial tears. It is used to relieve dryness and irritation caused by reduced tear flow. It helps prevent damage to the eye in certain eye diseases. Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose may also be used to moisten hard contact lenses and artificial eyes. In addition, it may be used in certain eye examinations.

Some of these preparations are available only with your doctor's prescription. Others are available without a prescription; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use of this medicine for your medical problem.

Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose is available in the following dosage form:

Ophthalmic