- hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
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hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
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hydroxypropyl methylcellulose ophthalmic solution — [USP] a sterile solution containing 85–115 per cent hydroxypropyl methylcellulose; applied topically to the conjunctiva to protect the cornea during certain ophthalmic procedures and to lubricate the cornea … Medical dictionary
hydroxypropyl methylcellulose — hy·droxy·pro·pyl meth·yl·cel·lu·lose (hi drok″se proґpəl meth″əl selґu lōs) hypromellose … Medical dictionary
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Methylcellulose — (or methyl cellulose) is a chemical compound derived from cellulose. It is a hydrophilic white powder in pure form and dissolves in cold (but not in hot) water, forming a clear viscous solution or gel. It is sold under a variety of trade names… … Wikipedia
Hydroxypropyl cellulose — (HPC) (cellulose, 2 hydroxypropyl ether) is a derivative of cellulose with both water solubility and organic solubility.ChemistryHydroxypropyl cellulose is an ether of cellulose where some of the hydroxyl groups of the cellulose have been… … Wikipedia
Hypromellose — Hypromellose, short for hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), is a semisynthetic, inert, viscoelastic polymer used as an ophthalmic lubricant, as well as an excipient and controlled delivery component in oral medicaments, found in a variety of… … Wikipedia
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Artificial tears — are lubricant eye drops used to treat the dryness and irritation associated with deficient tear production in keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eyes).cite web url = http://www.emedicine.com/oph/topic695.htm title = Keratoconjunctivitis, Sicca… … Wikipedia
hypromellose — noun Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, a semisynthetic, inert, viscoelastic polymer used as a food additive, an excipient in oral medicaments and an ophthalmic lubricant. Syn: E464, HPMC, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose … Wiktionary
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