Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose

Uses	Dryness of the eyes
Therapy	Ocular Lubricant
Side Effects	Redness, irritation, burning, itching, eye pain, visual disturbances

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Molecule Description

Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose is used as a lubricant for temporary relief from burning, irritation and discomfort due to dryness of the eye or due to exposure to wind or sun. It is also known as hypromellose. It helps in restoring the natural moisture of your eyes using natural tears. Dryness in the eye can be due to various factors such as wind, sunlight, prolonged use of computers and staying in air-conditioned setups.

Uses

Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose is used for the temporary relief of burning, irritation and discomfort due to the dryness of the eye

Contraindications

When should one not use Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose

If you are allergic to Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Redness
Irritation
Burning
Eye pain
Visual disturbances

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

There is limited information about the effects of Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose in human pregnancy. You should consult your doctor if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a child before starting this medicine.

Breast Feeding

Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose can be used while breastfeeding if prescribed by the doctor as this is meant for external application and chances of its absorption are negligible.

Driving

You may experience visual disturbances like blurred vision after instilling Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose. Therefore, you should avoid driving if you do not feel well or are unable to be alert.

Alcohol

There is no information available on the interaction of this medicine with alcohol.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You experience irritation, pain, redness of the eye and changes in vision occur or your condition worsens, you may need to discontinue the treatment.
Contact lenses should be removed before each application and may be inserted after 15 minutes.
Concomitant eye medication should be administered 15 minutes before the instillation of Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose.
To avoid contamination or possible eye injury, do not touch the tip of the bottle or vial to any surface and avoid contact with the eye.
If you accidentally ingest or swallow this medicine, contact your doctor or visit the hospital immediately.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Our eyes continuously produce tears and store them in a sac-like structure in the eyes. When there is a decrease in the production of tears, it leads to drying of the eyes which causes further irritation, redness and itching. Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose has a high viscosity which prevents the drainage of tears and increases its retention time in the eye. Thus, the tears that are formed are retained in the eyes for a longer time, lubricating the eyes.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor about any other medicine, supplement or OTC products you are taking.
If you use another eye drop product concomitantly with Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, keep a minimum gap of 15 minutes between the application of two medicines.

Dosage

Overdose

As Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose is meant for external application, cases of overdose are unlikely. However, upon accidental ingestion contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed using Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, instil the medicine as soon as you remember if the next instillation is more than 4 hours later.
If it is almost time for the next instillation, skip the missed dose and instil the medicine at the time of the next dose as planned.
Do not overuse this medicine to compensate for the missed dose.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

No, it is advisable to remove contact lenses and then instil Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose. You can use the lenses 15 mins after instilling the medicine.

No, Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose is an eye drop and should only be used in the eyes.