HPMC
Description:
HPMC is a sterile, isotonic, nonpyrogenic viscoelastic solution of highly purified, non-inflammatory, Hydroxy Propyl Methyl Cellulose (2%) with a high molecular weight.
Composition:
HPMC contains:
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose Ophthalmic solution USP 2% w/v
Sterile isotonic base qs
Application:
HPMC is indicated as a surgical aid during surgical procedures involving the anterior chamber of the eye, including extraction of the lens and insertion of intra-ocular lenses.
It maintains the depth of the anterior chamber during the whole surgical procedure and permits greater operative precision without the risk of damaging the endothelium of the cornea or other intra-ocular tissues.
Pack Size:
HPMC is available in 2 ml (Viscosity 4500-5000 cps) pre – filled syringe pack and 5ml vial. HPMCADV is available in 2 ml (Viscosity up to 10,000 cps) pre – filled syringe pack.
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