About hypromellose
Ophthalmic lubricant (artificial tears)
Used for
- Relieves dry, irritated eyes
- Lubricates eyes during eye examinations or procedures
Usual adult dose
Usually 1–2 drops in the affected eye as needed; follow product directions.
Usual dose in children
Usually 1–2 drops in the affected eye as needed; follow product directions.
Common side effects
- Temporary blurred vision
- Mild eye irritation or stinging
- Eye redness
- Allergic reaction, rarely
Important warnings
- For eye use only; avoid touching the dropper tip.
- Remove contact lenses before use unless the product label permits them.
- Seek medical advice for persistent pain, vision changes, or worsening redness.
- Allow several minutes between this and other eye drops.
Pregnancy
Topical eye use is generally expected to have low exposure; pregnancy-specific data are limited.
Breastfeeding
Topical eye use is generally expected to have low exposure; avoid contaminating the breast with drops.
Interactions
- May affect absorption of other eye drops; separate applications by several minutes.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.