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Is hypromellose absorbed systemically when used as eye drops?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Hypromellose is not absorbed systemically when used as eye drops, according to the FDC International Ltd Hypromellose Eye Drops BP product information.

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Hypromellose Eye Drops BPFDC International Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 6Document updated 26 August 2020

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