GENERIC

Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium

Indications

Tearfresh Liquigel ophthalmic solution is used as a lubricant to relieve irritation and discomfort due to dryness of the eye or due to exposure to wind or sun.

Pharmacology

Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium is an ocular lubricant, contributing to an alleviation of subjected symptoms seen in moderate to severe dry eye syndromes (DES) and long lasting protection against dryness and irritation of the affected eyes. This is a lubricating formulation similar to normal tears. The pharmacological effect of the active substance, Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium is not receptor-mediated, but is due to its property as viscosity enhancer resulting in increasing the retention time of this eye drop.

Dosage and administration

Adult use : Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) 4 times a day or as needed. Pediatric use : This eye drop should not be used in infants and small children under 3 years. Geriatric use : No overall differences in safety or effectiveness have been observed between elderly and other adult patients.

Interactions

If several medicines are to be administered to the eye, there should be an interval of at least 5 minutes between each application.

Contraindications

This eye drop is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the product.

Side effects

Burning, Eye Irritation or Pruritus, Visual disturbance, Ocular discharge were reported with this eye drop.

Pregnancy and lactation

Safe use during pregnancy and lactation has not been established. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask your doctor before use.

Precautions and warnings

Concomitant ocular medication should be administered 15 minutes prior to the instillation of this eye drop. Remove contact lenses before using Tearfresh Liquigel. Do not use if this solution changes color & becomes cloudy. Don't touch tip of container to any surface to avoid contamination and replace cap after each use.

Storage

Store at temperature not exceeding 30°C in a dry place. Protect from light. The bottle is to be closed strongly immediately after use. Keep away from the reach of children. Generally all products are to be used within 30 days after the first opening. Only the preservative free liquigel of popular pharma (Aquafresh PF Liquigel) can be used up to 60 days after opening.

Clinical information is taken from the most complete brand listing (Tearfresh Liquigel); it applies to the active ingredient.

Brands of Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium

Brands of Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium
#BrandCompanyFormStrengthPrice
1AquafreshPopular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Ophthalmic Solution1%Not listed
2Aquafresh PFPopular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Ophthalmic Solution1%Not listed
3BestfreshUNIDO Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Ophthalmic Solution1%Not listed
4Bestfresh SVUNIDO Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Ophthalmic Solution1%Not listed
5CarbogelDrug International Ltd.Ophthalmic Solution1%Not listed
6CarmelusPacific Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Ophthalmic Solution1%Not listed
7Cfresh LiquigelNavana Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Ophthalmic Solution1%Not listed
8CMCBiopharma LimitedOphthalmic Solution1%Not listed
9Dewgel LiquigelOSL Pharma LimitedOphthalmic Solution1%Not listed
10DryliefAristopharma Ltd.Ophthalmic Solution1%Not listed
11Drylief SUDAristopharma Ltd.Ophthalmic Solution1%Not listed
12EverfreshGaco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Ophthalmic Solution1%Not listed
13EyefilACME Laboratories Ltd.Ophthalmic Solution1%Not listed
14FreshfilIncepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Ophthalmic Solution1%Not listed
15Freshfil MonoIncepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Ophthalmic Solution1%Not listed
16I-AquaApex Pharma Ltd.Ophthalmic Solution1%Not listed
17LacrigelOpsonin Pharma Ltd.Ophthalmic Solution1%Not listed
18Lacrigel OSDOpsonin Pharma Ltd.Ophthalmic Solution1%Not listed
19LubgelSquare Pharmaceuticals PLCOphthalmic Solution1%Not listed
20LubrimaxACI LimitedOphthalmic Solution1%Not listed
21Optifresh LiquigelUniMed UniHealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Ophthalmic Solution1%Not listed
22Refresh-iAsiatic Laboratories Ltd.Ophthalmic Solution1%Not listed
23Refresh LiquigelEskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Ophthalmic Solution1%Not listed
24Refresh TearsEskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Ophthalmic Solution0.5%Not listed
25RetearsEskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Ophthalmic Solution0.5%Not listed
26Retears LiquigelEskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Ophthalmic Solution1%Not listed
27Sinafresh LiquigelThe IBN SINA Pharmaceutical PLCOphthalmic Solution1%Not listed
28Tearfresh LiquigelGeneral Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Ophthalmic Solution1%Not listed
29Tearon FreshBeximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Ophthalmic Solution1%Not listed
30TRCNipa Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Ophthalmic Solution1%Not listed

This page is general information and is not medical advice. It does not replace a registered doctor, and it is not a prescription or a recommendation to use any medicine or test. Prices are listed prices and may change. Always follow the advice of your doctor or pharmacist.