Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose
About Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose
Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose belongs to the class of medicines called 'ophthalmic lubricants' generally used to treat dry eye disease and eye irritation. Dry eye disease is a common condition that occurs if you don't produce enough tears or if you produce poor-quality tears. This tear instability leads to inflammation and damage to the eye's surface.
Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose contains 'Sodium carboxymethylcellulose'. Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose works by increasing tear viscosity in the eye. In this way, it provides temporary relief from burning and discomfort.
Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose should be taken as advised by your doctor. Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose causes common side effects like eye redness, burning eyes, stinging in the eyes, allergic reaction in the eye. If it persists, take the advice of your doctor.
Before using this Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any one of the medicine components and wash the hands before using the Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose to avoid contamination. Do not touch the bottle's tip to avoid contamination, and replace the cap tightly after each use. Do not use the solution, which is colored, changed, and cloudy in appearance. It is for external use only and use before the expiration date. Do not change or stop the dose of medicine without informing your doctor. Do not drive or use machinery or perform any activity until your vision is clear as Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose causes temporary blurred vision.
Uses of Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose
Medicinal Benefits
Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose contains 'Sodium carboxymethylcellulose' which belongs to the class of medicines called 'ophthalmic lubricants' generally used to treat dry eye disease and eye irritation. Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose works by increasing tear viscosity in the eye. In this way, it provides temporary relief from burning and discomfort.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose
- Eye redness
- Burning eyes
- Stinging in the eyes
- Allergic reaction in the eye
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Dry eye disease: Dry eye disease is a common condition that occurs when your tears are not able to provide adequate lubrication for your eyes. the tearing instability leads to inflammation and damage of the eyes' surface. Symptoms include burning sensation, sensitivity to light, eye redness, a sensation of having something in your eyes, watery eyes, blurred vision. It is caused by disruption of the healthy tear film by hormonal changes, autoimmune disease, inflamed eyelid glands, ageing, by keeping contact lens and by using some medications like antihistamines (fexofenadine), and the people who have undergone laser eye surgery.
FAQs
Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose contains 'Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose' which belongs to the class of medicines called 'ophthalmic lubricants' generally used to treat dry eye disease and eye irritation. . Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose works by increasing tear viscosity in the eye. In this way, it provides temporary relief from burning and discomfort.
Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose causes common side effects like eye redness, burning eyes, stinging in the eyes, allergic reaction in the eye. If it persists take the advice of your doctor.
Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose should be taken as directed by your doctor. Mostly contact lens is removed while applying drops because deposits of medicine occur, vision may be unclear and overtime leads to reddening eyes.
Better to apply the Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose first, because ointments do not allow the eyedrops into the eye. If ointment is applied first, eye drops will drain from the eye.
Store at or below 25°C and out of the reach of children. Do not touch the tip of the container to any surface or eye(s). Replace the cap after every use. Remember not to use the eye drops after the expiry date or after 30 days of opening them.
