Hypromellose 2910 (15 MPa.s)

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 9, 2021.

Excipient (pharmacologically inactive substance)

What is it?

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.

Top Medications with this Excipient

• Amoxicillin Trihydrate 875 mg
• Amoxicillin Trihydrate 500 mg
• Aspirin Enteric Coated 325 mg
• Azithromycin Monohydrate 250 mg
• Azithromycin Monohydrate 500 mg
• Azithromycin Monohydrate 600 mg
• Clopidogrel Bisulfate 75 mg (base)
• Clopidogrel Bisulfate 75 mg (base)
• Dicyclomine Hydrochloride 20 mg
• Escitalopram Oxalate 20 mg
• Escitalopram Oxalate 10 mg
• Famotidine 20 mg
• Hydrochlorothiazide and Losartan Potassium 12.5 mg / 100 mg
• Morphine Sulfate Extended-Release 60 mg
• Oxandrolone 10 mg
• Quetiapine Fumarate 100 mg
• Rosuvastatin Calcium 40 mg
• Sildenafil Citrate 20 mg
• Tramadol Hydrochloride 50 mg
• Viekira XR dasabuvir 200 mg / ombitasvir 8.33 mg / paritaprevir 50 mg / ritonavir 33.33 mg

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