carboxymethylcellulose (Celluvisc, Refresh)

Indications

• temporary relief of burning & irritation due to dry eyes
  • Sjogren's syndrome

Dosage

1-2 drops 3-4 times daily as needed

Mechanism of action

ophthalmic lubricant

More general terms

• cellulose (Calcibind)
• lubricant

Component of

• carboxymethylcellulose/mineral oil/petrolatum
• carboxymethylcellulose/phenylephrine
• carboxymethylcellulose/mineral oil/white petrolatum
• carboxymethylcellulose/glycerol/polysorbate
• carboxymethylcellulose/glycerol
• carboxymethylcellulose/hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
• Orabase
• carboxymethylcellulose/sorbitol (artificial saliva, saliva substitute)

Database

• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=24757