CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE: 2,353 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile
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Active Ingredient: CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM · Route: OPHTHALMIC · Manufacturer: Rugby Laboratories · HUMAN OTC DRUG · FDA Label: Available
First Report: 19770101 · Latest Report: 20250901
What Are the Most Common CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE Side Effects?
All CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE Side Effects by Frequency
| Side Effect | Reports | % of Total | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug ineffective | 903 | 38.4% | 0 | 220 |
| Macular degeneration | 828 | 35.2% | 1 | 222 |
| Cataract | 322 | 13.7% | 0 | 4 |
| Off label use | 272 | 11.6% | 1 | 216 |
| Eye irritation | 269 | 11.4% | 0 | 17 |
| Nausea | 235 | 10.0% | 1 | 217 |
| Pain | 221 | 9.4% | 0 | 206 |
| Therapeutic product effect incomplete | 219 | 9.3% | 1 | 205 |
| Malaise | 216 | 9.2% | 0 | 205 |
| Weight decreased | 213 | 9.1% | 0 | 207 |
| Pyrexia | 210 | 8.9% | 2 | 202 |
| Chronic sinusitis | 205 | 8.7% | 0 | 202 |
| Paraesthesia oral | 205 | 8.7% | 0 | 201 |
| Infusion related reaction | 192 | 8.2% | 0 | 189 |
| Dyspepsia | 187 | 8.0% | 0 | 183 |
| Procedural pain | 186 | 7.9% | 0 | 182 |
| Headache | 179 | 7.6% | 0 | 156 |
| Vision blurred | 178 | 7.6% | 1 | 12 |
| Erythema | 170 | 7.2% | 0 | 163 |
| Constipation | 160 | 6.8% | 0 | 156 |
Who Reports CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE Side Effects? Age & Gender Data
Gender: 86.1% female, 13.9% male. Average age: 66.8 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →
Is CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE Getting Safer? Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 22 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 53 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 45 | 0 | 5 |
| 2017 | 32 | 2 | 10 |
| 2018 | 51 | 0 | 24 |
| 2019 | 51 | 0 | 7 |
| 2020 | 42 | 0 | 15 |
| 2021 | 29 | 0 | 7 |
| 2022 | 107 | 8 | 13 |
| 2023 | 140 | 0 | 30 |
| 2024 | 54 | 0 | 6 |
| 2025 | 41 | 0 | 4 |
What Is CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE Used For?
| Indication | Reports |
|---|---|
| Product used for unknown indication | 1,125 |
| Dry eye | 880 |
| Postoperative care | 15 |
| Conjunctivitis allergic | 14 |
| Eye lubrication therapy | 14 |
| Eye irritation | 13 |
| Lacrimation decreased | 10 |
| Eye disorder | 8 |
| Eye pruritus | 6 |
| Ocular hyperaemia | 6 |
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?
Official FDA Label for CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE
Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.
FDA Approved Uses (Indications)
1. Open package and remove MED-CLOT. 2. Pack MED-CLOT into the wound and use it to apply pressure directly over bleeding source. More than one MED-CLOT may be required. 3. Continue to apply pressure untill bleeding is under control. 4. Wrap and tie bandage to maintain pressure. Seek medical care immediately. Show PRODUCT REMOVAL directions on package to medical personnel.
Dosage & Administration
Directions Instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed. Prior to first use, bottle must be primed. Please read the “Instructions For Use” on the insert inside this carton. *Follow your eye doctor’s instructions if you are using this product after an eye surgery (e.g., LASIK) to relieve eye dryness and discomfort.
Warnings
Warnings For use in eyes only. Retain outer carton for full product drug facts. Stop use and ask a doctor if: You experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye. The condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours. Keep out of reach of children. Keep out of reach of children .If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right awav. Do not use
- If solution changes color or becomes cloudy. When using this product: Avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface. Replace cap after use. If pregnant or breast feeding If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Active Ingredient
Active ingredient Purpose Carboxymethylcellulose sodium (0.5%).................................................................Eye lubricant
Inactive Ingredients
Inactive ingredients Aqua(Water),Gentiana ScabraRoot Extract,Mentha Piperita(Peppermint)LeafWater,PipeMethysticum Leaf/Root/StemExtract,Sodium Hyaluronate,Taurine,ChamomillaRecutita(Matricaria) FlowerExtract,Viola Yedoensis Extract,Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract,Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle)Flower Extract,Taraxacum Officinale(Dandelion)Rhizome/Root Extract,Malva Sylvestris(Mallow)Flower Extract,AloeBarbadensis Leaf Juice, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate,HydrolyzedHyaluronic Acid,HyaluronicAcid,Sodium HyaluronateCrosspolymer,HydrolyzedSodium Hyaluronate,Potassium Hyaluronate.PVP