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Is carboxymethylcellulose safe for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding?
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Yes: This is a Cellulose gum material. I assume you are using it for dry eyes. It is safe.
Answered 5/16/2018
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Yes: Used as an eye drop or a laxative this material is considered both in pregnancy and during breast feeding.Its inert nature makes its likelihood of entering the system or the breast milk to be negligible.
Answered 4/22/2015
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