TheraTears (CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM)
TheraTears (CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: TheraTears; Generic name: CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM; Manufacturer: MEDTECH PRODUCTS INC.
| Brand name | TheraTears |
|---|---|
| Generic name | CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM |
| Manufacturer | MEDTECH PRODUCTS INC |
| Used for | Uses As a lubricant to relieve dryness of the eye. As a protectant against further irritation of the eye. For temporary relief of burning, irritation, and discomfort including exposure to wind or sun. |
| Dosage | Directions To open, twist tab completely off. Instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed. |
| Warnings | Warnings For external use only To avoid contamination do not touch tip of opened container to any surface. Do not reuse. Once opened discard. Use individual vials within 90 days of opening foil pouch. This product contains no preservatives. Any solution not used immediately after opening should be discarded. Re-use of this single-use product may lead to inflammation of the eye and/or discomfort, based on potential contamination during handling. Do not use If solution changes color or becomes clo |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredient (In each unit dose) sodium carboxymethylcellulose 1% |
| Route | OPHTHALMIC |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=17a01236-130f-495b-9f8d-92b6a23b2dc5 |