ccs gel - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is ccs gel used for?
Add Tears Lubricant Eye Drop (Carboxymethylcellulose) is used to treat OPHTHAL. It contains Carboxymethylcellulose (1% w/v), which Carboxymethylcellulose acts as a lubricant and stabilizes the tear film by incre. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Carboxymethylcellulose
- Manufacturer: Optho Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ ccs gel Uses & Benefits
Relief of dry eye symptoms, ocular surface lubrication.
Off-label uses: Contact lens discomfort, post-surgical lubrication.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Carboxymethylcellulose |
| Brand Name | Add Tears Lubricant Eye Drop |
| Manufacturer | Optho Life Sciences Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | OPHTHAL |
| Action Class | Tear substitues |
| Route of Administration | Ophthalmic (topical). |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (15-30ยฐC). Keep tightly closed. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Carboxymethylcellulose acts as a lubricant and stabilizes the tear film by increasing viscosity and retaining moisture on the ocular surface.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take ccs gel
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of ccs gel
โ Common Side Effects
- Temporary blurred vision
- Mild eye irritation
- Stinging
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Eye pain
- Vision changes
- Signs of allergy (rash, itching)
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hypersensitivity reactions
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
None.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No known interaction.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to carboxymethylcellulose or any component.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Symptom relief, ocular irritation.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Considered safe; minimal systemic absorption.
๐ Overdose Management
Rinse eye with water; unlikely to cause systemic effects.
โฐ Missed Dose
Apply as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose.
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๐ Substitutes for ccs gel
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.