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Hypromellose , short for hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), is a semisynthetic, inert, viscoelastic polymer used in eye drops, as well as an excipient and controlled-delivery component in oral medicaments, found in a variety of commercial products.
Lacrisert, manufactured by Aton Pharma, is a formulation of HPC used for artificial tears.It is used to treat medical conditions characterized by insufficient tear production such as keratoconjunctivitis sicca), recurrent corneal erosions, decreased corneal sensitivity, exposure and neuroparalytic keratitis.
R-phrases (short for risk phrases) are defined in Annex III of European Union Directive 67/548/EEC: Nature of special risks attributed to dangerous substances and preparations. The list was consolidated and republished in Directive 2001/59/EC, [ 1 ] where translations into other EU languages may be found.
a signal word – either Danger or Warning – where necessary; precautionary statements, indicating how the product should be handled to minimize risks to the user (as well as to other people and the general environment) the identity of the supplier (who might be a manufacturer or importer).
E number range Subranges Description 100–199 Colours: 100–107: yellows 110–111: oranges 120–129: reds 130–139: blues and violets 140–149: greens 150–159: browns and blacks 160–199: gold and others 200–299 Preservatives: 200–209: sorbates: 210–219: benzoates: 220–229: sulfites: 230–239: phenols and formates (methanoates ...
Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) or cellulose gum [1] is a cellulose derivative with carboxymethyl groups (-CH 2-COOH) bound to some of the hydroxyl groups of the glucopyranose monomers that make up the cellulose backbone.
Hydroxyethyl cellulose is a gelling and thickening agent derived from cellulose.It is widely used in cosmetics, cleaning solutions, and other household products. [1] ...
Sodium hyaluronate is the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.It is a glycosaminoglycan and long-chain polymer of disaccharide units of Na-glucuronate-N-acetylglucosamine. It can bind to specific receptors for which it has a high affinity.