carboxymethylcellulose sodium
Solution/ Drops · Ophthalmic
Active ingredient
Active ingredient Carboxymethylcellulose sodium 0.5%
Purpose
Purpose Eye lubricant
Uses
Uses For the temporary relief of burning, irritation, and discomfort due to dryness of the eye or exposure to wind or sun. May be used as a protectant against further irritation.
Warnings
Warnings For use in the eyes only. To avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface. Do not reuse. Once opened, discard. Do not touch unit-dose tip to eye. If solution changes color or becomes cloudy, do not use. Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye, or if the condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye, or if the condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
Directions To open, TWIST AND PULL TAB TO REMOVE . Instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed and discard container.
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients Calcium chloride; hydrochloric acid; magnesium chloride; potassium chloride; purified water; sodium chloride; sodium hydroxide and sodium lactate.
Questions?
Questions or comments? 1-855-361-3993
Label text from the FDA structured product label by AvPAK (revised Jan 8, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium in 2 products
- Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, Unspecified Form in 1 product
carboxymethylcellulose sodium NDC products (3)
carboxymethylcellulose sodium recalls
- D-0406-2025 May 14, 2025 · Class II · Ongoing
cGMP deviations and lack of assurance of sterility. - D-0175-2025 Jan 8, 2025 · Class III · Ongoing
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Frequently asked questions
What is carboxymethylcellulose sodium used for?
Uses For the temporary relief of burning, irritation, and discomfort due to dryness of the eye or exposure to wind or sun. May be used as a protectant against further irritation.
Who makes carboxymethylcellulose sodium?
carboxymethylcellulose sodium is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including AvPAK.
Has carboxymethylcellulose sodium been recalled?
The FDA enforcement database lists 2 recalls for carboxymethylcellulose sodium, most recently D-0406-2025 (class ii): cGMP deviations and lack of assurance of sterility.