Chemical formula: C₅₆H₁₀₈O₃₀ Molecular mass: 1,261.4 g/mol
Hypromellose can be used in pregnancy.
Hypromellose can be used during lactation.
Hypromellose is not expected to have any effect on fertility.
Hypromellose on instillation may cause a short term blurring of vision when first used. If affected wait until vision has cleared before driving or operating machinery.
The following adverse reactions have been reported following administration of hypromellose 3.2 mg/ml Eye Drops Solution.
Very rare (<1/10,000): Cases of corneal calcification have been reported very rarely in association with the use of phosphate containing eye drops in some patients with significantly damaged corneas.
Not known: Brief blurred vision or a slight stinging sensation on instilling hypromellose.
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