Hypromellose (Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose, HPMC, Celacol HPM 5000) is a commonly employed cellulose ether used in the fabrication of hydrophilic matrices. Hypromellose provides the release of a drug in a controlled manner, effectively increasing the duration of release of a drug to prolong its therapeutic effect.
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