Hypromellose 2910 (50 MPa.s)
Excipient (pharmacologically inactive substance)
What is Hypromellose 2910 (50 MPa.s)?
Hypromellose, also commonly known as hydroxypropyl methycellulose (HPMC) is a coating agent and film-former used as an inactive ingredient in the pharmaceutical industry.[1] It has also been used as a rate-controlling polymer for sustained-release dose forms.
As a powder, hypromellose is off-white to beige and may be in granules. Hypromellose is considered an inert ingredient. It has a high viscosity and is often used in ophthalmic preparations as artificial tears for dry eyes.[2] In the US, it is available over-the-counter (OTC) in such products as Isopto Tears and Nature’s Tears.
[1] Dave RH. Overview of pharmaceutical excipients used in tablets and capsules. Drug Topics (online). Advanstar. 10/24/2008 http://drugtopics.modernmedicine.com/drugtopics/Top+News/Overview-of-pharmaceutical-excipients-used-in-tabl/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/561047. Accessed 08/19/2011
[2] Innovate Us. What is Hypromellose? http://www.innovateus.net/health/what-hypromellose. Accessed 08/19/2011
Top Medications Containing Hypromellose 2910 (50 MPa.s)
- Acetaminophen and Tramadol Hydrochloride 325 mg / 37.5 mg (Par Pharmaceutical Inc.)
- Bupropion Hydrochloride Extended-Release (SR) 200 mg (Global Pharmaceuticals)
- Fenofibrate 160 mg (Global Pharmaceuticals)
- Fenofibrate 54 mg (Global Pharmaceuticals)
- Hydrochlorothiazide and Quinapril Hydrochloride 12.5 mg / 10 mg (Aurobindo Pharma)
- Hydrochlorothiazide and Quinapril Hydrochloride 25 mg / 20 mg (Aurobindo Pharma)
- Hydrochlorothiazide and Quinapril Hydrochloride 12.5 mg / 20 mg (Aurobindo Pharma)
- Levetiracetam 500 mg (Solco Healthcare US, LLC)
- Levetiracetam 250 mg (Solco Healthcare US, LLC)
- Levetiracetam 750 mg (Solco Healthcare US, LLC)
- Levetiracetam 1000 mg (Solco Healthcare US, LLC)
- LITHOBID 300 MG (JDS Pharmaceuticals LLC)
- Solodyn 65 mg (Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation)
- Solodyn 135 mg (Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation)
- Solodyn 90 mg (Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation)
- Solodyn 115 mg (Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation)
- Solodyn 80 mg (Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation)
- Solodyn 55 mg (Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation)
- Solodyn 45 mg (Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation)
- Solodyn 105 mg (Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation)
