VISICMC™- 5

10 ML

Carboxymethyl Cellulose is used to relieve burning, itching, and discomfort of eyes caused due to dryness or exposure to the sun or the wind.

Carboxymethyl Cellulose rarely shows any side effects. You may experience eye pain and irritation while using Carboxymethyl Cellulose. These side effects are often temporary and go away on their own. Consult your doctor if these side effects are getting persistent or worse.

Carboxymethyl Cellulose eye drops, eye gel, eye ointment and eye injection may cause some visual disturbances. Therefore, do not perform activities like driving vehicles or operating machines after using these medicines.

Carboxymethyl Cellulose is available in many forms. Eye drops, eye gels and eye ointments are topically applied to your eyes for treating dry eyes. Eye injections are administered by qualified healthcare professionals in a hospital/clinic to treat dry eyes.

VISICMC™- 5 is not recommended if you are allergic to them. Consult your doctor if you wear contact lenses before using Carboxymethyl Cellulose eye medicines. Carboxymethyl Cellulose is usually safe to be used if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Major & minor side effects for Carboxymethyl Cellulose

• Visual disturbances
• Eye irritation
• Eye pain

What is it prescribed for?

• Dry eyes

  A dry eye is a common condition where your tears cannot provide sufficient lubrication for your eyes. Carboxymethyl Cellulose gel, eye drops, eye ointment and injection are used to temporarily relieve burning, irritation, and pricking sensation of the eyes due to dryness.

Commonly asked questions

• Onset of action

  The effect of Carboxymethyl Cellulose can be seen immediately after application.

• Duration of effect

  The amount of time for which Carboxymethyl Cellulose remains active in the body is not clinically established.

• Safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Carboxymethyl Cellulose.

• Usage in pregnancy?

  VISICMC™- 5 is considered safe for use by pregnant women. However, it must be used only after consulting your doctor.

• Usage while breast-feeding?

  Carboxymethyl Cellulose is considered safe for use by breastfeeding women.

Allergy

Avoid using Carboxymethyl Cellulose if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as severe itching, redness, eye irritation, blurred vision, or sensitivity to light.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Carboxymethyl Cellulose is considered safe for use by pregnant women. However, it must be used only after consulting your doctor.

Breast-feeding

Carboxymethyl Cellulose is considered safe for use by breastfeeding women.

General warnings

External use

Carboxymethyl Cellulose eye drops, gel and ointment should be used for external application only on your eyes.

Blurring of vision

Carboxymethyl Cellulose may cause short-term blurring of vision, pain/irritation/discomfort in the eyes. If you experience such symptoms, avoid driving vehicles or operating machines.

Contamination of container

To avoid contamination, do not touch the tip of the container to any surface. Close the cap after using Carboxymethyl Cellulose. Appropriate precautions should be taken to prevent the contamination of the container.

Missed Dose

Apply the missed dose of Carboxymethyl Cellulose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

As Carboxymethyl Cellulose is for external use only, the chance of an overdose is unlikely. However, do not use more than the prescribed dose. Also, the internal consumption of this medicine should be avoided.

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

• Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

• Disease

Information not available.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

Use VISICMC™- 5 as per the instructions present on the label.

For Carboxymethyl Cellulose eye gel, ointment and drops: Wash your hands before and after using this eye medicine.

Avoid touching the tip of the tube against your eye or other surfaces. Close the cover of the bottle after administration to keep it clean and free from contamination.

Do not wipe or rinse the tube tip. Do not use Carboxymethyl Cellulose for more than 30 days after breaking the seal.

Avoid using Carboxymethyl Cellulose if the solution is cloudy or the colour has changed.

Miscelleneous

• Usage does not depend on food timings
• To be taken as instructed by doctor
• Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

VISICMC™- 5 eye medicines act by providing temporary lubrication to the eyes. Carboxymethyl Cellulose patches absorb the pus and oil from your acne to dry them off. Carboxymethyl Cellulose powder acts as an adhesive for fixing your dentures.

Legal Status

• Approved
• Approved
• Approved
• Approved

Classification

• Category

                 Ophthalmic lubricants and irrigations

• Schedule

                  OTC

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