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What is Ocular lubricant?

Ocular lubricants (active ingredient: Hypromellose, or hydroxypropyl methylcellulose) belong to the group of medicines known as artificial tears. It is used to relieve dryness and irritation caused by reduced tear flow.

Reported Purpose & Efficacy

Reasons and Efficacy
Purpose # of patients
# of patients with evaluations Efficacy
Major
Moderate
Slight
None
Can’t tell
Dry eyes 2 0
Burning sensation 1 0
Itchy eyes 1 0
No fluid around the eye ball 1 0
Dry Eye Syndrome 1 0

See all 4 patients currently taking Ocular lubricant

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Reported Dosages

  daily weekly 2 other daily 6 other daily 10 mL daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

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Currently Taking Ocular lubricant

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0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
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0
0

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Report created on May 27, 2012.