Carbomer

Indications

Carbomer is used for: Carbomers are commonly used in toothpaste and gels, shampoo, skin lotions, and some lubricant eye drops

Adult Dose

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Precautions

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Carbomer :

Mechanism of Action

These compounds can absorb large amounts of water, increasing in volume up to 1,000 times to form gels and thick solutions that are stable and resistant to spoilage. When not in solution, they carbomers exist as a white powder