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Carboxymethylcellulose sodium

carboxymethylcellulose sodium
Dosage form
SOLUTION
Labeler
PROMED EXPORTS PRIVATE LIMITED
Label updated
2009-08-27
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM
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ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Carboxymethylcellulose sodium (CMC) 0.5% ............... Eye lubricant

USES
  • For the temporary relief of burning, irritation and discomfort due to dryness of the eye or exposure to wind or sun.
  • May be used as a protectant against further irritation.
WARNINGS
  • For external use only.
  • To avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface. Do not reuse. Once opened, discard.
  • Do not touch unit-dose tip to eye.
  • Do not use if solution changes color or becomes cloudy.
STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR

If you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye, or if the condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

DIRECTIONS

To open, TWIST AND PULL TAB TO REMOVE. Instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed and discard container.

If used for post-operative (e.g. LASIK) dryness and discomfort, follow your eye doctor’s instructions.

OTHER INFORMATION
  • Use only if single-use container is intact.
  • RETAIN THIS CARTON FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Calcium chloride; magnesium chloride; potassium chloride; purified water; sodium chloride; and sodium lactate. May also contain hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide to adjust pH.

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL- 30 Sterile Single Use Containers
carboxymethylcellulose sodium

CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM (CMC) 0.5%
LUBRICANT EYE DROPS

 
 

DailyMed Set ID: 3aba460a-1912-4794-a317-f477af962b40 · Version 1
NDC: 49668-001