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Hypromellose - Dry eyes

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Status 1

Green
Formulations :
  • Eye drops
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines BNF SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

Mild dry eye. Prescribe by brand (primary care)

  • 1st line: Aapromel 0.3% or Aaculose 0.3%
  • 2nd line: Lumecare 0.3%
 

Status 2

Green
Formulations :
  • Eye drops (preservative free)
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines BNF SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

Mild dry eye. Prescribe by brand (primary care)

1st line = AddTear or Ocufresh preservative free 0.3%

2nd line = Hypromol preservative free 0.3%

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Status 3

Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Eye drops (unit dose)
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines BNF SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Mild dry eye. Prescribe by brand (primary care) as Lumecare Singles Hypromellose. Reserved for occasional use where unit dose is required (e.g. to carry in a bag)

Documentation

Patient resource
Know Your Drops - Moorfields Resources for Patients
Patient resource
Eye drops patient information leaflet

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Hypromellose
Indication :
Dry eyes
Group Name :
Keywords :
Tear deficiency, dry-eyes, eye lubicants, ocular lubricants, dry eye disease, dry eye syndrome, cellulose eye drops
Brand Names Include :
AaproMel, Aaculose, Lumecare, Teardew, Evolve Hypromellose, Hypromol, Lumecare Singles Hypromellose, AddTear, Ocufresh
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
07 May 2025
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Dry eyes
Supporting Documents :
2
Traffic Light Entries :
3

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Hypromellose is used to treat.

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Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Dry eyes.

Committee Recommendations (2)

07 May 25 - Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

The Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee have updated their recommendations for 1st line hypromellose preservative free eye drops, where these are indicated 

AddTear or Ocufresh preservate free 0.3% will replace Evolve preservative free 0.3% as these have been discontinued.

The associated resources have been updated for reference

 

02 Aug 23 - Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

Hypromellose 0.3% eye drops should be prescribed by brand:

  • 1st line: AaproMel 0.3% or Aaculose 0.3%
  • 2nd line: Lumecare 0.3%

Preservative free options

  • 1st line: Evolve Hypromellose preservative free 0.3%
  • 2nd line: Hypromol preservative free 0.3%

Unit dose containers:

Lumecare Singles Hypromellose (unit dose preservative free) are reserved for occasional use (e.g. convenient to carry in bag) for patients on long-term, frequent dosing. 
Regular treatment should be provided in the form of a 10ml bottle, preservative free as follows:

  • 1st line: Evolve Hypromellose preservative free 0.3%
  • 2nd line: Hypromol preservative free 0.3%