What is ocucoat drug?

Drug Description. OCUCOAT (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose) is a sterile, isotonic, nonpyrogenic viscoelastic solution of highly purified, noninflammatory, 2% hydroxypropylmethylcellulose with a high molecular weight greater than 80,000 daltons. OCUCOAT (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose) is supplied in 1 mL syringes.

What is ocucoat viscoelastic used for?

OcuCoat Viscoelastic Formulated from a 2% hydroxypropyl methylcellulose solution, OcuCoat Viscoelastic is excellent for high-volume, small-incision cataract surgery. It can be used for a variety of applications as an ophthalmic surgical aid in anterior segment surgical procedures, including cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation.

What is ocucoat syringe?

OCUCOAT (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose) is a sterile, nonpyrogenic, viscoelastic preparation supplied in a 1 mL single use glass syringe with a Luer tip and a Luer lock cannula. OCUCOAT (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose) syringes are aseptically packaged and terminally sterilized.

How do I contact Bausch & Lomb surgical for ocucoat?

Contact your local representative or Bausch & Lomb Surgical directly at 1 (800) 338-2020 or (909) 624-2020. Clinical testing of OCUCOAT (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose) showed it to be extremely well tolerated after injection into the human eye. A transient rise in intraocular pressure postoperatively has been reported in some cases.