Description
Carboxymethyl cellulose sodium Eye Drops are supplied in 10 ml packaging. Specialists of the eyes recommend these drops to shield the eyes from environmental hostility. It relieves symptoms of dry eyes. It serves as a tear substitute. Among “ophthalmic medications,” Carboxymethyl cellulose is primarily utilised for treating dry eyes. With inadequate tear secretion, dry eye(s) expose the cornea and conjunctiva (the outer coverings of the eye) to evaporation and resulting damage.
How Does It Work?
Sodium Carboxymethyl cellulose is viscoelastic and retentive. It enhances the stability of the precorneal tear film and shields the eye surface from environmental hostility. It moistens and lubricates the eyes. When sufficient tears are not secreted in the eyes, it maintains the eyes’ moisture. It gives symptomatic relief from dry eye’ symptoms like soreness, irritation, or grittiness. Carboxymethyl cellulose sodium Eye Drops are preservative-free and may be used by rigid or gas-permeable contact lens wearers or by persons sensitive to preservatives.
Benefits
- Sore eyes
- Dry eye
- Inflammation
- Eyes injuries
- Computer vision syndrome
- Giant papillary conjunctivitis
- Acute anterior uveitis
Indications
- Dry eyes are treated with carboxymethylcellulose.
- It is a lubricant that provides relief from itching and discomfort due to dry eyes and wind or sun exposure.
Administration Of Dosage
- One or two drops in both the eyes are prescribed.
- However, ask your doctor for its dosage and course of treatment.
Side Effects
Some patients may have eye irritation, eye pain, watery eyes, and visual disturbance. Ask your doctor.
Precautions for Carboxymethyl cellulose sodium Eye Drops
- Your physician has prescribed Carboxymethyl cellulose sodium Eye Drops to cure dry eye disease.
- It maintains the natural tear film stable and preserves required lubrication so your eyes don’t become dry and uncomfortable.
- May need to be taken long-term.
- Press on the corner of the eye (near the nose) for 1 minute soon after instilling the drop.
- Wait at least 5-10 minutes before administering the subsequent medication in the same eye to prevent dilution of this drug.
- Stinging or burning may be felt for 1-2 minutes. Inform your physician if it continues for more than this duration.
- Use by 4 weeks after opening the bottle.
- Your physician prescribed Carboxymethyl cellulose sodium Eye Drops to treat dry eye disorder.
- Stabilizes the natural tear film and preserves essential lubrication so your eyes do not become dry and inflamed.
- May need long-term use.
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (near the nose) for approximately 1 minute right after instilling the drop.
- Wait for a minimum of 5-10 minutes before administering the next drug in the same eye to prevent dilution of this medication.
- Stinging can be experienced for 1-2 minutes. Inform your doctor if it continues beyond that.
- Use within 4 weeks after opening the bottle.
Frequently asked questions ( FAQ )
What is Carboxymethyl cellulose sodium Eye Drops used for?
Carboxymethylcellulose is a synthetic tear substitute. It is applied as a dry eye lubricant. It is also employed for temporary relief of burning, irritation and/or discomfort caused by eye dryness. Additionally, it is employed for lubricating and rewetting gas-permeable soft and rigid contact lenses. It is also used to treat dryness, irritation and discomfort that could be related to lens wear.
What are the side effects of Carboxymethyl cellulose sodium Eye Drops?
You may notice visual disturbances and eye discharge with this medication. Redness of the eye, eye irritation, burning and discomfort, eyelid swelling and itching of the eye are some other side effects of this drug. If any of these side effects disturb you, please talk to your doctor.
How should Carboxymethyl cellulose sodium Eye Drops be stored?
Store at or below 25°C and out of the reach of children. Replace the cap after every use. Remember not to use the eye drops after the expiry date or after 30 days of opening them.
How should Carboxymethyl cellulose sodium Eye Drops be used?
If you are applying it for dry eyes, instil 1 or 2 drops into the affected eye(s) as necessary. If you are applying it to lubricate soft and rigid gas-permeable lenses, place 1 to 2 drops in each eye with the lenses on as necessary or as directed by your doctor. Blink a few times after instilling the drops. See a doctor if unclear.
Is Carboxymethyl cellulose sodium Eye Drops bad?
No, Carboxymethyl cellulose sodium Eye Drops is not a harmful medicine. It is only for external use and is not dangerous. But in certain patients, Carboxymethylcellulose can result in irritation of the eyes (burning and discomfort), eye pain, itching eyes and disturbance in vision. Contact your physician at once if any of the effects continue.
