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Carboxymethylcellulose / Carmellose

Uses

Contraindications

Side effects

Precautions and Warnings

Mode of Action

Interactions

References

Uses of Carboxymethylcellulose / Carmellose

Carboxymethylcellulose is used for the temporary relief of burning, irritation and discomfort due to the dryness of the eye.

Contraindications of Carboxymethylcellulose / Carmellose

When should one not use Carboxymethylcellulose / Carmellose

If you are hypersensitive to carboxymethylcellulose.

Side effects of Carboxymethylcellulose / Carmellose

Common side effects of this drug are:

Redness
Irritation
Burning
Itching
Eye pain
Eye discharge
Visual disturbances

Precautions and Warnings of Carboxymethylcellulose / Carmellose

Pregnancy

Can I use it during pregnancy?

Limited safety information is available on the use of Carboxymethylcellulose containing eyes drops/gels in pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Can I use the Carboxymethylcellulose containing eyes drops/gels while breastfeeding?

Carboxymethylcellulose containing eyes drops/gels can be used while breastfeeding if prescribed by the doctor as this is meant for external application and chances of its absorption are negligible.

Driving

Can I drive if I have used the carboxymethylcellulose containing eyes drops/gels?

You may experience visual disturbances like a blurred vision after instilling eye drops or application the gel. Therefore, you should avoid driving if you do not feel well or are unable to be alert.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol if I have applied/instilled carboxymethylcellulose containing products?

There is no information available on the interaction of Carboxymethylcellulose containing eyes drops/gels with alcohol.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You experience irritation, pain, redness of the eye and changes in vision occur or your condition worsens, you may need to discontinue the treatment.
Contact lenses should be removed before each application and may be inserted after 15 minutes.
Concomitant eye medication should be administered 15 minutes before application of carboxymethylcellulose containing eyes drops/gels.
If you accidentally ingest or swallow this medicine, contact your doctor or visit the hospital immediately.

Mode of Action of Carboxymethylcellulose / Carmellose

How Does It Work?

Our eyes continuously produce teras and store them in a sac-like structure in the eyes. When there is a decrease in the production of tears, it leads to drying of eyes which causes further irritation,...

Interactions of Carboxymethylcellulose / Carmellose

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor about any other medicine, supplement or OTC products you are taking.
Keep a minimum gap of 15 minutes between the application of any other medicines which needs to be applied in the eyes after the application of products containing carboxymethylcellulose.

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Mansi Savla

B. Pharm, PharmD

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

References

Last Updated on: 19 Nov 2021 | 03:43 PM (IST)

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