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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
General
cellulose (Calcibind)
lubricant
Database Correlations
PUBCHEM cid=24757
References
- Drug Information & Medication Formulary, Veterans Affairs,
Central California Health Care System, 1st ed., Ravnan et al
eds, 1998 - not on National VA formulary
- Deprecated Reference
Component-of
carboxymethylcellulose/glycerol
carboxymethylcellulose/glycerol/polysorbate
carboxymethylcellulose/hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
carboxymethylcellulose/mineral oil/white petrolatum
carboxymethylcellulose/phenylephrine
carboxymethylcellulose/sorbitol (artificial saliva, saliva substitute)
carboxymethylcellulose/sorbitol (artificial saliva, saliva substitute)
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