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Hydroxyethyl cellulose is an ingredient used in formulations to alleviate irritation of the skin.
Hydroxyethyl cellulose is an ingredient used in formulations to alleviate irritation of the skin.
Interacts with the solid surface through hydrogen bonding to thicken and prolong the formation time of a water-retaining film. Hydroxyethyl cellulose acts as a drug carrier or microsphere to entrap other drug molecules and form a viscous gel-like dispersion, enabling drug diffusion across biological membranes .
For alleviating surface irritation in topical ocular administrations, such as artificial tear solutions. Hydroxyethyl cellulose is also found in topical formulations to aid in more efficient drug diffusion across the membranes.
