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MOISTUR-EYES DRY is a brand name for Hypromellose. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: Hypromellose is used as artificial tears to prevent damage to the cornea in patients with kerato-conjunctivitis sicca accompanying rheumatoid arthritis, xerophthalmias or keratitis or during gonioscopy procedures. It is also used to moisten hard contact lenses and to lubricate artificial eyes. Hypromellose provides…
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
The recommended dosage for adults, children and the elderly is one or two drops topically instilled into the eyes three times daily as needed, or as directed by a physician.
Method of administration:
For Ocular use only.
The following adverse reactions have been reported following administration of hypromellose.
Frequency cannot be estimated from the available data:
Eye disorders: • transient mild stinging or temporarily blurred vision, • eye pain, • foreign body sensation in eyes, • eye irritation, • ocular hyperaemia. Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important.
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May cause transient mild stinging or temporary blurred vision. 8). In order to preserve the sterility, the dropper should not be allowed to touch any part of the eye or any other surface. (Label warning: Do not touch any part of the eye with the dropper).
Label warning:
The product contains benzalkonium chloride and should not be used if soft contact lenses are being worn. Benzalkonium chloride may be absorbed by soft contact lenses and may change the colour of the contact lenses. You should remove contact lenses before using this medicine and put them back 15 minutes afterwards.
Benzalkonium chloride has been reported to cause eye irritation, symptoms of dry eyes and may affect the tear film and corneal surface. Should be used with caution in dry eye patients and in patients where the cornea may be compromised.
Patients should be monitored in case of prolonged use.
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Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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