hydroxypropyl cellulose
Drug Details
- Generic Name
- hydroxypropyl cellulose
- Brand Names
- Lacrisert
- Application Number
- NDA018771
- Sponsor
- Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
- NDC Codes
- 2
- Dosage Forms
- INSERT, PELLET
- Routes
- OPHTHALMIC
- Active Ingredients
- HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (1600000 WAMW)
Indications and Usage
INDICATIONS AND USAGE LACRISERT is indicated in patients with moderate to severe dry eye syndromes, including keratoconjunctivitis sicca. LACRISERT is indicated especially in patients who remain symptomatic after an adequate trial of therapy with artificial tear solutions. LACRISERT is also indicated for patients with: Exposure keratitis Decreased corneal sensitivity Recurrent corneal erosions
Warnings
WARNINGS Instructions for inserting and removing LACRISERT should be carefully followed.