Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 0.5%
Generic Name: carboxymethylcellulose sodium 0.5%
Brand Names:
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 0.5%
Purpose Eye lubricant
Overview
Purpose Eye lubricant
Uses
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.
Dosage
Directions To open, TWIST AND PULL TAB TO REMOVE . Instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed and discard container. Follow your eye doctor’s instructions if you are using this product after an eye surgery (e.g., LASIK) to relieve eye dryness and discomfort.
Side Effects
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.
Warnings
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. Do not use If solution changes color or becomes cloudy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 0.5% used for?▼
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.
What are the side effects of Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 0.5%?▼
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.
What are the important warnings for Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 0.5%?▼
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. Do not use If solution changes color or becomes cloudy.
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Medical Disclaimer
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