Generic medicine
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium + Hypromellose
This medication is used to relieve the dryness and pain associated with reduced or abnormal tear production.
Dose and dosage
Human
For Adults and Children: Instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed.
Clinical notes
Applications:
N/A
Indication Notes:
This medication is used to relieve the dryness and pain associated with reduced or abnormal tear production.
Avoid In:
N/A
Contraindication Notes:
Known sensitivity or allergy to any ingredient of the formulation.
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium & Hypromellose both of them are polymer in nature. It is a clear and colorless aqueous solution. This medication lubricates the surface of the eye in the same way as natural tears. It can therefore be used to relieve the dryness and pain associated with reduced or abnormal tear production.
Common side effects are blurred vision, matting or stickiness of eyelashes.
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium & Hypromellose have not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
If you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye or if your symptoms continue for more than 3 days or become worse, check with your doctor.
This drug does not cause different side effects or problems in children than it does in adults.