Carboxymethylcellulose
- Generic Name
- Carboxymethylcellulose
- Brand Names
- Leader Lubricant Eye Drops, Refresh Drops, Refresh Liquigel, Refresh Optive Advanced, Refresh Optive Extended Therapy, Retaine, Thera Tears, Theratears
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- -
- CAS Number
- 9000-11-7
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 05JZI7B19X
- Background
Carboxymethylcellulose is a cellulose derivative that consists of the cellulose backbone made up of glucopyranose monomers and their hydroxyl groups bound to carboxymethyl groups. It is added in food products as a viscosity modifier or thickener and emulsifier. It is also one of the most common viscous polymers used in artificial tears, and has shown to be e...
- Indication
Indicated for the symptomatic relief of burning, irritation and discomfort of the eyes due to dryness or exposure to wind or sun.
- Associated Conditions
- Dry Eyes, Ocular Irritation
- Associated Therapies
- -
Effects of Stulln and Accommodative Training
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2021-11-04
- Last Posted Date
- 2024-05-21
- Lead Sponsor
- Pacific University
- Registration Number
- NCT05107791
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
Vision Performance Institute, Forest Grove, Oregon, United States
Efficacy and Safety of Iota-Carrageenan Eye Drops (NCX-4240)
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2017-01-04
- Last Posted Date
- 2017-05-10
- Lead Sponsor
- NicOx
- Registration Number
- NCT03009799
- Locations
- 🇪🇸
Hospital Clinico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
The Effects of BAK on the Blood Aqueous Barrier of Pseudophakic Patients
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2011-01-20
- Last Posted Date
- 2012-07-18
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Campinas, Brazil
- Target Recruit Count
- 44
- Registration Number
- NCT01280110
- Locations
- 🇧🇷
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil
Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of a New Artificial Tear for Use After LASIK Surgery
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2007-10-16
- Last Posted Date
- 2011-12-14
- Lead Sponsor
- Allergan
- Target Recruit Count
- 228
- Registration Number
- NCT00544713
Safety and Efficacy of an Artificial Tear for the Treatment of Dry Eye
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2007-08-10
- Last Posted Date
- 2009-12-15
- Lead Sponsor
- Allergan
- Target Recruit Count
- 316
- Registration Number
- NCT00514852
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