Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 0.25% + Hypromellose 0.3% Eye prep
Indications
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 0.25% + Hypromellose 0.3% Eye prep is used for:
Relieve the dryness and pain of the eye, associated with reduced or abnormal tear production.
Adult Dose
Adults: Instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed.
Child Dose
Safety and efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Known sensitivity or allergy to any ingredient of the formulation.
Precautions
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.
Lactation
Unknown if distributed in human breast milk; unlikely to be absorbed systemically
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 0.25% + Hypromellose 0.3% Eye prep :
- Blurred vision.
- Matting or stickiness of eyelashes.
Mechanism of Action
Hypromellose and Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 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.
Hypromellose stabilises and thickens the precorneal tear film and prolongs the tear film breakup time thereby promoting corneal wetting. It also lubricates and protects the eye.