Sodium carboxymethylcellulose, glycerine, sodium hyaluronate, oric acid, sodium borate decahydrate, erythritol, sodium citrate dihydrate, potassium chloride, calcium chloride dihydrate, magniesium chloride hexahydrate, purified water, hydrochloric acid or sodium hydroxide (for pH adjustment) and PURITE. You should start to feel the benefits of carmellose sodium eye drops straight away. However, it can take several weeks of regular use before you feel the full benefits.

If you’re using a bottle, remove the lid. If you’re using the single-dose dropper, twist the top off. There are no other eye drops that contain both carmellose sodium and glycerol as the active ingredients.Potential alternatives*: Please refer to the UKMI memo on the discontinuation of Zovirax Eye Ointment for further information on alternative treatment options. A new licensed product may now be available. The Hylo-Tear® (0.1%)& Hylo-Forte® (0.2%) brands are manufactured in a COMOD device which may prove difficult to use in those with dexterity problems. These products have a six month expiry once opened (if used in hospital a 14 day expiry remains) Grey / Non-Formulary (no formal assessment): APC has not formally reviewed this medicine or indication because it had never been requested for formulary inclusion. Often used for drugs new to market.

Do not share eye drops with other people. This can increase the risk of spreading infections to others. According to the product labeling, a person should apply 1–2 drops to their eyes before they go to sleep. Medical News Today has strict sourcing guidelines and draws only from peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical journals and associations. We avoid using tertiary references. We link primary sources — including studies, scientific references, and statistics — within each article and also list them in the resources section at the bottom of our articles. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy.If you use carmellose sodium with other eye drops, wait at least 5 minutes before using your other eye drops. The second eye drops can wash out the carmellose sodium and it may not work as well. The 0.4% unit dose vials are restricted to those using artificial tears >4 times per day and who struggle to use the COMOD eyebottle device Optive Fusion ® - Hyaluronate 0.1%, carmellose 0.5%, glycerol 0.9% (preserved and preservative free) Videne® (povidone iodine) antiseptic solution 10% w/w cutaneous solution is available and can be diluted to 5%. You can use carmellose sodium only as needed if your dry eyes symptoms come and go. This is often caused by:

The supporting prescribing guideline must have been agreed by the relevant secondary care trust D&TC(s) and approved by the Nottinghamshire APC. After putting in the eye drops you may get slightly blurred vision or a mild stinging sensation. If your vision is affected it is recommended that you do not drive or use any machinery until your vision has cleared.If you find it hard to use eye drops, ask a pharmacist for advice. They may be able to recommend an eye drop dispenser. Using eye drops correctly can be difficult, but there are several useful devices (compliance aids) available to help. Speak to your pharmacist to see which device would best suit your eye drops. Brands include,Autodrop, Opticare and Drop Aid Single Dose. Expiry dates and storage The body produces tears from glands above the eyes. The tears spread over the cornea when a person blinks, then drain into the tear ducts, which sit between the nose and the inside corners of the eyes.

Sodium carboxymethylcellulose, glycerine, boric acid, sodium borate decahydrate, levocarnitine, erythritol, sodium citrate dihydrate, potassium chloride, calcium chloride dihydrate, magniesium chloride hexahydrate, purified water and PURITE. Eye drops - allnon-formulary GREY, no formal assessment.See Eye lubricant guidelinesand Eye lubricants table of productsfor alternatives. If you’re using carmellose sodium with another medicine and getting dry eyes, it might be that the dose of your other medicine is too high., Speak to your pharmacist or doctor to find out. They may suggest a similar medicine that does not cause dry eyes. Mixing carmellose sodium with herbal remedies or supplementsOptive Plus drops have a unique formula that offers lubrication and protection to the cornea for long-lasting relief from moderate to severe dry eye symptoms. Use Optive for less severe symptoms, or consider Optive Fusion for a different blend of lubricants. Specialist is defined by the APC as a clinician who has undertaken an appropriate formal qualification or recognised training programme within the described area of practice and has a working experience and knowledge within a speciality area