Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (Ophthalmic Route) Side Effects

29 Jul.,2024

 

Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (Ophthalmic Route) Side Effects

Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

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US Brand Name

  1. Lacrisert

Descriptions


Hydroxypropyl cellulose belongs to the group of medicines known as artificial tears. It is inserted in the eye to relieve dryness and irritation caused by reduced tear flow that occurs in certain eye diseases.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Device

Before Using

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Although there is no specific information comparing use of this medicine in children with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in children than it does in adults.

Geriatric

Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults. Although there is no specific information comparing use of this medicine in the elderly with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.

Drug Interactions

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Other Interactions

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Proper Use

To use:

  • This medicine usually comes with patient directions. Read them carefully before using this medicine. It is very important that you understand how to insert this eye system properly. If you have any questions about this, check with your doctor.
  • Before opening the package containing this medicine, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
  • If the eye system accidentally comes out of your eye, as sometimes occurs when the eye is rubbed, do not put it back in the eye, since it may be contaminated. Instead, insert another eye system if needed.
  • You may have to use this medicine for several weeks before your eye symptoms get better.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

  • For eye system dosage form:
    • For dry eyes or eye irritation:
      • Adults and children&#;Place one insert in the eye each day.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Precautions

This medicine may cause blurred vision for a short time after each dose is applied. Make sure your vision is clear before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are not able to see well .

This medicine may also cause your eyes to become more sensitive to light than they are normally. Wearing sunglasses and avoiding too much exposure to bright light may help lessen the discomfort.

If your eye symptoms get worse or if you get new eye symptoms, remove the eye system and check with your doctor as soon as possible.

Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Less common

  1. Blurred vision
  2. eye redness or discomfort or other irritation not present before use of this medicine
  3. increased sensitivity of eyes to light
  4. matting or stickiness of eyelashes
  5. swelling of eyelids
  6. watering of eyes

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-.

What are the effects of Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) in real ...

Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) is a kind of non-ionic,water-soluble polymer powder that is developed to improve working ability of dry mixed mortars.

If you want to learn more, please visit our website Hydroxy Ethyl Methyl Cellulose.

It is widely used in Paints for interior wall & exterior wall, Stone paints and Texture paints.

In this article, let&#;s discuss the role of HEC in real stone paints.

Brief introduction of real stone paints

Real stone paint is a kind of painting that decorative effect similar to granite and marble. It is mainly made of natural stone powder of various colors, and is applied to the imitation stone effect of building exterior walls, also known as liquid stone. 

The building using real stone paint decoration, has a real natural color, giving persons with harmony, elegant, solemn beauty, suitable for all kinds of buildings indoor and outdoor decoration, especially in the curved building decoration, vivid. There is a return to the natural effect.

Real stone paint has fireproof, waterproof, acid and alkali resistance, pollution resistance, non-toxic, tasteless, strong adhesion, never fade and other characteristics. It can effectively prevent the external environment of building erosion, prolong the life of the building. Because the real stone paint has good adhesion and resistance to freeze and thaw performance, so it is especially suitable for use in cold areas.

Real stone paint has the advantages of easy to dry, convenient construction and so on.


The

effects

of

Hydroxyethyl cellulose

(HEC)

in real stone paints

1. Prevent splash of the powder

Hydroxyethyl cellulose in the lacquer can prevent the lacquer powder transition scattering, increase the effective construction area, reduce the loss and environmental pollution.

2. Be in good quality

With Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC), real stone paint products have highly adhesion. The quality of the products grade will be improved.

3. Strong anti - penetration effect of topcoat

With Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC), real stone paint&#; s structure is tight, paint&#;s color, luster are uniform when construction, and the amount of paint will be relatively reduced.

4. The real stone paints made of hydroxyethyl cellulose has strong adhesion and good compatibility with emulsion.The film is more compact, so as to improve its water resistance and effectively prevent the phenomenon of whitening in the rainy season.

5. The real stons paints made of Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) will have a special network structure, which can effectively prevent the powder from sinking, keep the product stable in the process of transportation and storage, and achieve good tin opening effect.

6. Construction is convenient

With Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) made of real stone paints under construction, there is a certain liquidity, easy to make the product to maintain the same color when construction, at the same time, the construction skills are not high.

7. Good mildew resistance

The special polymer structure can effectively prevent the invasion of mold.

It is suggested to add appropriate amount of antiseptic and mildew agent to ensure better effect.

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Our company can produce tons every year for Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose(HPMC), Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC), Hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose (HEC), Methyl Cellulose (MC) etc. Our products can be widely used in Plaster & Grouts, Adhesives, Paints & Coatings, Cement Extrusion, Oil Drilling, Personal Care, Food, Pharmaceutical etc.

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