Question 1

can i use carboxymethylcellulose eye drops to treat an ear ache?

Accepted Answer

Eye drops - ear ache: Very unlikely! Please get an appointment to see an ear specialist!

Question 2

can i use theratears (sodium carboxymethylcellulose) and systane eye ointment (mineral oil & white petrolatum) together?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The components of these products are soothing to the eye and do not interact or interfere with each other.

Question 3

g'day. i just found a couple of boxes at home of 28 individual plastic vials of "thera tears" lubricant eye gel (preservative free. active ingredient sodium carboxymethylcellulose 1%) expiry july 2018 & wondering if they are still okay to use? thanks?

Accepted Answer

No!: Liquid or soft (paste, cream, gel etc) medications should not be used beyond their expiration date. Dry medicines (tablets, capsules, powder etc), if they appear intact with no change in texture or color, may be used for a short time after their expiration but with due caution (monitor their effectiveness and side effects)

Question 4

please tell me, could i use normal saline(sodium chloride eye drops) for my ears?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Depends upon what you are treating but saline eyedrops would not be harmful to your ears.  However that is a rather expensive way to use eardrops.  Pharmacies carry less expensive ear drops due to the volume needed.

Question 5

is sodium carboxymethylcellulose ip a steroid?

Accepted Answer

No.: It is a carbohydrate (comprised primarily of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen) which is derived from cellulose.  It is used as a thickening agent and lubricant in many products including foods and things like artificial tears, etc.

Question 6

i can't use contact lenses my contact is bothering my right eye about 1 year.i've visited 4 or 5 doctors and they gave me some eyedrops and solution like alergan, genteal, fluocort and chromolyn sodiom and two of them told me to wash my eyelashes with bab

Accepted Answer

What : What you described above sounds like lid margin disease or blepharitis.

You may also need to have your contact lens refit or change the type/brand of lenses you use.

Lid margin disease is a common and frequently chronic inflammation of the eyelids. Symptoms include irritation, itching, and, occasionally, a red eye. This condition frequently occurs in people who tend to have oily skin, dandruff, or dry eyes.

Bacteria normally reside on the skin, but in some people, they thrive in the skin at the base of the eyelashes. Nearby oil glands may be overactive, causing dandruff-like scales and particles to form along the lashes and eyelid margins, which can cause redness, stinging, or burning.

Lid margin disease cannot be cured, but it can be controlled with a few simple, daily hygienic measures, such as the following:

at least twice a day, place a warm, wet washcloth over your closed eyelids for a minute. Rewet it as it cools, two or three times. This will soften and loosen scales and debris. More important, it helps liquefy the oily secretions from the eyelidsâ€™ oil glands, which helps prevent the development of a chalazion, an inflamed lump in an eyelid oil gland. 
With your finger covered with a thin, wet washcloth, cotton swab, or commercial lint-free pad, gently scrub the base of the lashes for about 15 seconds per lid.
When medications are necessary, they may include:

artificial tears (over-the-counter eyedrops) to relieve symptoms of dry eye; 
antibiotics (oral or topical) to decrease bacteria on the eyelids; and 
steroids (short-term), to decrease inflammation. 
Medications alone are not sufficient to control lid margin disease; the application of warmth and detailed cleansing of the lashes daily is the key.

Question 7

sodium eyes drops sting while on steriods as well?

Accepted Answer

Normal saline drops: shouldn't sting, but if your eyes are inflamed and your eye doctor recommended them, you may benefit from preservative free formulations. If you are speaking of the concentrated saline drops for corneal disease, then you best contact your eye doctor, and have them recommend spacing them apart for administration. So, depends on which drops you have.

Question 8

is cromolyn sodium drops a good and safe otc med for allergic itchy eyes? recommendations for any other drops to relieve itching

Accepted Answer

Fair to good: Many will do well just using artificial tears to wash out the pollen or other irritants. Zadator is a 2x daily otc product that has helped some.

Question 9

i was prescribed an eye drop containing (0.1% betamethasome and 10% sulfacetamide sodium) can this aggravate my tinnitus or cause any hearing loss.

Accepted Answer

Not a problem: There is no connection between these two pharmaceuticals and tinnitus or hearing loss or any ear problem.

Question 10

i'm trying to find eye drops for itchy eyes: what type is best?

Accepted Answer

Itchy eyes: Itchy eyes are most commonly due to dry eyes or allergies.  Try an over the counter drop for dry eyes (ocular lubricant).  If using the drop 2-3 times a day fails to improve symptoms get a diagnosis and treatment plan from an eye physician.

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Can i use carboxymethylcellulose eye drops to treat an ear ache?

A member asked:

Can i use theratears (sodium carboxymethylcellulose) and systane eye ointment (mineral oil & white petrolatum) together?

A member asked:

G'day. i just found a couple of boxes at home of 28 individual plastic vials of "thera tears" lubricant eye gel (preservative free. active ingredient sodium carboxymethylcellulose 1%) expiry july 2018 & wondering if they are still okay to use? thanks?

A member asked:

Please tell me, could i use normal saline(sodium chloride eye drops) for my ears?

A member asked:

Is sodium carboxymethylcellulose ip a steroid?

A member asked:

I can't use contact lenses my contact is bothering my right eye about 1 year.i've visited 4 or 5 doctors and they gave me some eyedrops and solution like alergan, genteal, fluocort and chromolyn sodiom and two of them told me to wash my eyelashes with bab

A member asked:

Sodium eyes drops sting while on steriods as well?

A member asked:

Is cromolyn sodium drops a good and safe otc med for allergic itchy eyes? recommendations for any other drops to relieve itching

A member asked:

I was prescribed an eye drop containing (0.1% betamethasome and 10% sulfacetamide sodium) can this aggravate my tinnitus or cause any hearing loss.

A member asked:

I'm trying to find eye drops for itchy eyes: what type is best?

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