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Medicines dextran 70 + hypromelloseQuestion & answer

dextran 70 + hypromellose · Medicine question

Is dextran 70 + hypromellose an artificial tear?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Answer

Yes. It is an ocular lubricant that supplements the tear film and soothes the eye surface through a mainly physical action.

Sources for this answer

Tears Naturale Single Dose Eye Dropsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 8
Tears Naturaleemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 12

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