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Drug profile · INN

hydroxypropyl cellulose

hydroxypropyl cellulose (LACRISERT) is an FDA-listed pharmaceutical active ingredient. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 8
News articles 0
Drug details — hydroxypropyl cellulose
US status
approved
Class
Route
OPHTHALMIC
Patents
0
Programs
8
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

hydroxypropyl cellulose (LACRISERT) is an FDA-listed pharmaceutical active ingredient. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN hydroxypropyl cellulose
Brand LACRISERT
Route OPHTHALMIC
Formulation INSERT

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Cellulose Sulfate gel (6%) Phase 3 · United Therapeutics Europe · HIV Infection
  2. FLUDEX Phase 3 · George Institute for · Severe Influenza
  3. RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS VACCINES Phase 3 · George Institute for · RSV infection
  4. Hydroxypropyl Guar Galactomannan Phase 2 · First Biotech (Australia) · Dry Eye Disease
  5. CELLULOSE for Angina Approved · Disc Medicine · Angina
  6. CELLULOSE for Mimic an acute stress response in humans. Approved · Disc Medicine · Mimic an acute stress response in humans.
  7. SEDA Approved · George Institute for · Patients with major depressive episode and moderate to sever
  8. β-hydroxy β-methylbutyrate (HMB) supplement Unknown · Chinese University of · Sarcopenia

Frequently asked questions

What is hydroxypropyl cellulose?

hydroxypropyl cellulose (LACRISERT) is an FDA-listed pharmaceutical active ingredient. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for hydroxypropyl cellulose?

LACRISERT is a marketed brand name for hydroxypropyl cellulose. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of hydroxypropyl cellulose?

hydroxypropyl cellulose has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.