Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop is a prescription medicine. It is primarily used for the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome.
The optimal dosage of Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop is Mild for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop related warnings talks about Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop.
Is the use of Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop on the Kidneys?
Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop on the Liver?
Using Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop on the Heart?
You can take Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop habit forming or addictive?
Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop
Taking Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop with alcohol will be.
Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop contain carboxymethylcellulose which exerts its action by its physical properties which give lubricant effect and also increase the resident time in the eye by increasing the tear viscosity that lower the symptoms of tear deficiency (Dry Eye).
Yes, you can use Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop while wearing contact lens. Therapeutic efficacy of Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop does not affect by contact lenses.
Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop is a brand name of carboxymethylcellulose. It is an over the counter (OTC) drug that belongs to the class of eye lubricant or artificial tears. It is used in the treatment of dry eye syndrome which causes symptoms such as dryness of eye, burning, and eye pain.
Put 1- 2 drops of Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop in the affected eye 4 times a day or as advised by your doctor. Avoid contamination, do not let touch the tip of container to the eye. Wash your hand properly before using the eye drop.
Yes, you can use Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drop without consulting a doctor because it is an over the counter (OTC) drug which can be taken without a prescription.
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