Drylief (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium)

Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium

Description

Drylief is indicated for use as a lubricant in dry eye (keratoconjunctivitis sicca) including temporary relief of burning, irritation, and/or discomfort due to dryness of the eye.

Presentation

Drylief Sterile Eye Drops: Each ml contains Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium USP 10 mg.
Preservative: Sodium Perborate BP 0.01%.

Indications

Drylief is indicated for use as a lubricant in dry eye (keratoconjunctivitis sicca) including temporary relief of burning, irritation, and/or discomfort due to dryness of the eye.

Dosage & Administration

Instill one or two drops in the affected eye(s) as needed.

Contrainidications

Contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any of the components of this preparation.

Warning & Precautions

Side effects

Transient visual disturbance and eye discharge may occur.

Drug interaction

Use in special groups

Use in pregnancy: There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Carboxymethylcellulose eye drops should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefits justify the potential risk to the fetus.

Use in lactation: There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in lactating women. Caution should be exercised when Carboxymethylcellulose eye drops is administered to a nursing mother.

Use in children: No information available.

Use in elderly patients: No information available.

Packing

Drylief Eye Drops: Each LDPE dropper bottle contains 10ml sterile eye drops.