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Medicines hypromelloseQuestion & answer

hypromellose · Medicine question

What is hypromellose used for?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

The answer

Answer

It is an artificial tear used mainly to lubricate the eye and relieve dryness, grittiness and irritation associated with deficient tears.

Sources for this answer

Isopto Plainemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 7
Hypromellose Eye Drops BPemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 6

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