Label: CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM gel

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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  • Active ingredient

    Carboxymethylcellulose sodium 1%

  • Purpose

    Eye lubricant

  • 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

    • For external use 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.

  • Directions

    To open, TWIST AND PULL TAB TO REMOVE. Instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed and discard container.

  • Other information

    • Use only if single-use container is intact.
    • Store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).
    • RETAIN THIS CARTON FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
  • Inactive ingredients

    Calcium chloride, hydrochloric acid, magnesium chloride, potassium chloride, puried water, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide and sodium lactate.

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  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM 
    carboxymethylcellulose sodium gel
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:50268-065
    Route of AdministrationOPHTHALMIC
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM (UNII: K679OBS311) (CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE - UNII:05JZI7B19X) CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM10 mg  in 1 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 02F3473H9O)  
    CALCIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: M4I0D6VV5M)  
    POTASSIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 660YQ98I10)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 451W47IQ8X)  
    SODIUM LACTATE (UNII: TU7HW0W0QT)  
    HYDROCHLORIC ACID (UNII: QTT17582CB)  
    SODIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: 55X04QC32I)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:50268-065-3030 in 1 CARTON11/18/2020
    10.4 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01811/18/2020
    Labeler - AvPAK (832926666)
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