Lacrisert (Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Ophthalmic) - Summary

LACRISERT SUMMARY

LACRISERT (hydroxypropyl cellulose ophthalmic insert) is a sterile, translucent, rod-shaped, water soluble, ophthalmic insert made of hydroxypropyl cellulose, for administration into the inferior cul-de-sac of the eye.

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

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Published Studies Related to Lacrisert (Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Ophthalmic)

Single instillation of hydroxypropylcellulose-doxorubicin as treatment for superficial bladder carcinoma. [1994]

Temperature stability and bioadhesive properties of delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol incorporated hydroxypropylcellulose polymer matrix systems. [2006.01]

Structural characterization of thin hydroxypropylcellulose films. X-ray reflectivity studies. [2004.03.02]

Penetration enhancing effect of menthol on the percutaneous flux of nicardipine hydrochloride through excised rat epidermis from hydroxypropyl cellulose gels. [2002]

Studies on applicability of press-coated tablets using hydroxypropylcellulose (HPC) in the outer shell for timed-release preparations. [2000.08.10]

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Clinical Trials Related to Lacrisert (Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Ophthalmic)

Clinical Evaluation of the 3 Allergens: Methyldibromoglutharonitrile, Parthenolide and Goldnatriumthiosulphate [Completed]

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Clinical Evaluation of T.R.U.E. TEST® : Safety and Efficacy [Recruiting]

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