Quick answers
- What is Carboxymethylcellulose used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Publix Moisturizing Relief Eye Drops (Publix Super Markets, Inc.) lists these uses: for the temporary relief of burning, irritation, and discomfort due to dryness of the eyes or exposure to wind or sun may be used as a protectant against further irritation.
- Do I need a prescription for Carboxymethylcellulose?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredient, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Carboxymethylcellulose been recalled?
- FDA enforcement reports list 14 recalls of products on this page; the newest started August 20, 2026. A recall usually concerns specific products or lots, not every brand.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
Publix Moisturizing Relief Eye Drops · Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium 0.5%, solution/ drops (ophthalmic)
Active ingredient
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium 0.5%
Purpose
Lubricant
Uses
for the temporary relief of burning, irritation, and discomfort due to dryness of the eyes or exposure to wind or sun may be used as a protectant against further irritation
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
this product if solution changes color or becomes cloudy
When using this product
do not reuse once opened, discard to avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface do not touch unit-dose tio to eye
Stop use and ask a doctor if
you experience eye pain changes in vision occur redness or irritation of the eye continues redness or irritation of the eye worsens or persists for more than 72 hours Keep out of the reach of children. If accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poisin Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately.
Directions
to open, twist and pull tab to remove instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed and discard container if used for post-operative (e.g., LASIK) dryness and discomfort, follow your eye doctor's instructions
Other information
store at 59°-77°F (15°-25°C) use only if single-use container is intact use before expiration date marked on container RETAIN THIS CARTON FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Inactive ingredients
calcium chloride, **hydrochloric acid, magnesium chloride, potassium chloride, purified water, sodium chloride, **sodium hydroxide, sodium lactate. **May contain these ingredients to adjust pH.
— FDA label of Publix Moisturizing Relief Eye Drops, Publix Super Markets, Inc., effective December 30, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Discount Drug Mart Lubricant Eye Drops · Discount Drug Mart
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium 5 mg/mL, solution/ drops (ophthalmic)
Active ingredient
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium 0.5%
Purpose
Eye Lubricant
Uses
for the temporary relief of burning, irritation, and discomfort due to dryness of the eye or exposure to wind or sun may be used as a protectant against further irritation
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
this product if: solution changes color or becomes cloudy
When using this product
do not reuse once opened, discard to avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface do not touch unit-dose to eye
Stop use and ask a doctor if
you experience any of the following you experience eye pain changes in vision occur redness or irritation of the eye continues redness or irritation of the eye gets worse or lasts more than 72 hours
Keep out of reach of children
If accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately.
Directions
To open, pull and twist tab to remove Instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed and discard container
Inactive ingredients
Calcium Chloride, **Hydrochloric acid, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Purified water, Sodium Chloride, **Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lactate. **May contain these ingredients to adjust pH.
— FDA label of Discount Drug Mart Lubricant Eye Drops, Discount Drug Mart, effective February 25, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Lubricating Tears · Reliable 1 Laboritories LLC
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, unspecified form 5 mg/mL, solution/ drops (ophthalmic)
Active ingredient
Drug Facts Carboxymethylcellulose sodium 0.5%
Purpose
Eye lubricant
Uses
For the temporary relief of burning, irritation, and discomfort due to dryness of the eye or exposure to wind or sun. May be used as a protectant against further irritation.
Warnings
For external use only. Retain outer carton for full product drug facts Do Not Use If solution changes color or becomes cloudy.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
you experience eye pain, changes in vision continued redness or irritation of the eye if the condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours.
When using this product
To avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface. Replace cap after using.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. 1-800-222-1222
Directions
DIRECTIONS Instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed.
Other information
OTHER INFORMATION Store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F). Keep tightly closed Questions or comments? Questions or comments? 1-516-341-0666 8:30AM – 4:30PM Monday – Friday
Inactive ingredients
Boric acid, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, potassium chloride, purified water, sodium borate, sodium chloride. Stabilized Oxychloro Complex 2.5%. May contain hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide to adjust pH.
— FDA label of Lubricating Tears, Reliable 1 Laboritories LLC, effective January 15, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Rain Renewal Eye Drops · Rain Eye Drops, LLC
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, unspecified form 0.5%, solution/ drops (ophthalmic)
Active ingredient
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium 0.5%
Purpose
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium.............Lubricant
Uses
for the temporary relief of burning, irritation, and discomfort due to dryness of the eye or exposure to wind or sun may be used as a protectant against further irritation
Warnings
Warnings For external use only. to avoid contamination do not touch tip of container to any surface do not touch unit-dose tip to eye. do not reuse once opened, discard do not use if solution changes color or becomes cloudy. remove contact lenses before using Stop Use and ASK Doctor if you feel eye pain changes in vision occurs continued redness or irritations of the eye last conditions worsens or last more than 72 hours
Stop use and ask a doctor if
you experience eye pain changes in vision occur redness or irritation of the eye lasts conditions worsens or lasts more than 72 hours
Keep out of reach of children
If accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately.
Directions
To open, twist and pull tab to remove Instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed and discard container Children under 6 years of age; ask a doctor
Other information
Store at 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) Protect from light RETAIN THIS CARTON FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Inactive ingredients
calcium chloride, hydrochloric acid, magnesium chloride, potassium chloride, purified water, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, sodium lactate.
— FDA label of Rain Renewal Eye Drops, Rain Eye Drops, LLC, effective March 6, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Equate Lubricant Eye Drops · Hanlim
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium 0.5 mg/100 mL, solution/ drops (ophthalmic)
Active ingredient
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium 0.5%.
Purpose
Lubricant
Uses
- for the temporary relief of burning, irritation, and discomfort due to dryness of the eye or exposure to wind or sun
- maybe used as a protectant against further irritation
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
- If thisproduct changes color or becomes cloudy
- if you are sensitive to any ingredient in this product
When using this product
- to avoid contamination,do not touch tip of container to any surface. Replace cap after using.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
you experience
- eye pain
- changes in vision
- continued redness or irritation of the eye,or to the condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center(1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
instill 1 to2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed
Inactive ingredients
benzalkonium chloride,boric acid, calcium chloride hydrate (dihydrate), hydrochloric acid**, magnesium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium borate, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide**, water for injection **may contain hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide to adjust pH
— FDA label of Equate Lubricant Eye Drops, Hanlim, effective December 22, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredient, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium 0.5% · solution/ drops (ophthalmic) · 19 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| CVS Lubricant Eye Drops | CVS Pharmacy, Inc. | DailyMed |
| CVS Lubricant Eye Drops 30 ct | CVS Pharmacy, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Equate Lubricant Eye Drops Preservative-Free | Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Equate Moisturizing Comfort Lubricant Eye Drops | Walmart Inc. | DailyMed |
| Equate Restore Plus Lubricant Eye Drops | Walmart, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Foster and Thrive Lubricant Eye Drops | Strategic Sourcing Services LLC | DailyMed |
| Good Sense Lubricating Plus Lubricant Eye Drops | GoodSense | DailyMed |
| HEB Lubricant Eye Drops | Heb | DailyMed |
| Kroger Lubricant Eye | The Kroger Co. | DailyMed |
| Leader Lubricant Eye Drops | Cardinal Health | DailyMed |
| Leader Lubricant Eye Drops Soothing Relief | LEADER/Cardinal Health 110, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Lubricant Eye Drops Preservative Free | Target Corporation | DailyMed |
| Meijer Lubricant Eye Drops | Meijer Distribution, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Publix Moisturizing Relief Eye Drops | Publix Super Markets, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Rugby Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 0.5% Eye Drops | Rugby Laboratories | DailyMed |
| Rugby Lubricant Eye Drops | Rugby Laboratories | DailyMed |
| Signature Care Lubricant Eye Drops | Better Living Brands LLC | DailyMed |
| TopCare Health Lubricant Eye Drops | Topcare Associates LLC | DailyMed |
| Walgreens Lubricant Eye Drops Preservative Free | Walgreen Company | DailyMed |
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium 5 mg/mL · solution/ drops (ophthalmic) · 15 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium | AvPAK | DailyMed |
| Discount Drug Mart Lubricant Eye Drops | Discount Drug Mart | DailyMed |
| Family Care Single Use Lubricant Eye Drop 0.4mL 5ct | United Exchange Corp | DailyMed |
| Focus Tears PF | Covalent Medical | DailyMed |
| Gentle Eyes Lubricant Eye Drops | TRP Company | DailyMed |
| Lubricant Eye Drops | KC Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Lubricant Eye Drops | Redicare LLC | DailyMed |
| Refresh Plus | Allergan, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Refresh Tears | Allergan, Inc. | — |
| TheraTears Dry and Tired | Medtech Products Inc | DailyMed |
| Up and Up Dry Eye Relief Lubricant Eye Drops | Hanlim | DailyMed |
| Up and Up Dry Eye Relief Lubricant Eye Drops | Target Corporation | DailyMed |
| Walgreens Lubricant Eye Drops | Walgreen Company | DailyMed |
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, unspecified form 5 mg/mL · solution/ drops (ophthalmic) · 5 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium | AvPAK | DailyMed |
| Family Care Single Use Lubricant Eye Drop 0.4mL 30ct | United Exchange Corp | DailyMed |
| Lubricant Eye | Cardinal Health 110, LLC. DBA Leader | DailyMed |
| Lubricant Eye | Rugby Laboratories | DailyMed |
| Lubricating Tears | Reliable 1 Laboritories LLC | DailyMed |
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, unspecified form 0.5% · solution/ drops (ophthalmic) · 3 products
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, unspecified form 2.5 mg/mL · solution/ drops (ophthalmic) · 2 products
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| TheraTears Extra | Medtech Products Inc | — |
| TheraTears Lubricant | Medtech Products Inc | — |
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium 0.5 mg/100 mL · solution/ drops (ophthalmic) · 2 products
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium 10 mg/mL · gel (ophthalmic) · 2 products
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium | AvPAK | DailyMed |
| Refresh Celluvisc | Allergan, Inc. | DailyMed |
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, unspecified 5 mg/mL · solution/ drops (ophthalmic) · 2 products
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, unspecified 10 mg/mL · gel (ophthalmic) · 2 products
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Eye Relief | Cardinal Health 110, LLC. DBA Leader | DailyMed |
| Refresh Liquigel | Allergan, Inc. | DailyMed |
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, unspecified 5 mg/mL · for solution (topical) · 2 products
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, unspecified form 0.5% · solution (ophthalmic) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Medi-First Lubricant Eye Drops | Unifirst First Aid Corporation | DailyMed |
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, unspecified form 10 mg/mL · gel (ophthalmic) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| TheraTears | Medtech Products Inc | DailyMed |
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium 2.5 mg/mL · solution/ drops (ophthalmic) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| TheraTears Lubricant | Medtech Products Inc | DailyMed |
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium 0.5% · paste (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Stye Relief Serum | Guangzhou Shimei Cosmetics Co., Ltd. | DailyMed |
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium 0.5% · solution (ophthalmic) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Medics Choice Lubricant Eye Drops | K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | DailyMed |
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, unspecified 0.25% · liquid (ophthalmic) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Drops | Foshan Sugar Max Cosmetics CO., Ltd | DailyMed |
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, unspecified 5 mg/mL · liquid (intraocular) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Eyes Alive Lubricating | Riviera Pharma Inc | DailyMed |
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, unspecified 2.5 mg/mL · solution/ drops (ophthalmic) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| TheraTears Extra | Medtech Products Inc | — |
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, unspecified 0.5% · solution (ophthalmic) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Green Guard Lubricant Eye Drops | UniFirst First Aid Corporation | DailyMed |
Carboxymethylcellulose 60% · patch (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Drmitsui Hydrocolloid Wound | Yiyangyuan Life Sciences (Hong Kong) Co., Limited | DailyMed |
What pharmacies pay (NADAC)
The National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) is the average price U.S. retail pharmacies paid to buy one unit of a medicine (one tablet, one mL or one gram), from a monthly survey of pharmacy invoices by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). State Medicaid programs use it to pay pharmacies.
This is not the price you pay. What you pay depends on your insurance (copay or coinsurance), your pharmacy and any discounts, and pharmacies also charge for filling a prescription. Ask your pharmacist or your health plan what your price will be.
| Strength and form | Generic or brand | Pharmacies pay |
|---|---|---|
| carboxymethylcellulose sodium 0.5% solution/ drops | Generic | $0.1664–$0.2548 per unit 5 packages, lowest to highest |
| carboxymethylcellulose sodium 0.5% solution/ drops | Generic | $0.2730–$0.3174 per mL 4 packages, lowest to highest |
| carboxymethylcellulose sodium 10 mg/mL gel | Brand: Refresh Celluvisc | $0.3665 per unit |
| carboxymethylcellulose sodium 5 mg/mL solution/ drops | Generic | $0.1664–$0.2548 per unit 3 packages, lowest to highest |
| carboxymethylcellulose sodium 5 mg/mL solution/ drops | Brand: Refresh Plus | $0.2596–$0.2965 per unit 3 packages, lowest to highest |
| carboxymethylcellulose sodium 5 mg/mL solution/ drops | Brand: Refresh Tears | $0.4117–$0.5588 per mL 2 packages, lowest to highest |
| carboxymethylcellulose sodium, unspecified 10 mg/mL gel | Brand: Refresh Liquigel | $0.5783 per mL |
| carboxymethylcellulose sodium, unspecified form 0.5% solution/ drops | Generic | $0.2305 per unit |
| carboxymethylcellulose sodium, unspecified form 5 mg/mL solution/ drops | Generic | $0.3174 per mL |
NADAC list of November 4, 2026; these prices took effect on October 21, 2026. Shown only where a package’s NDC code matches the NADAC list exactly, and only for that exact strength and form: nothing is averaged across strengths. Strengths and forms not listed here have no NADAC price.
Source: NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) 2026, data.medicaid.gov (CMS) →
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Medtech Products Inc6 products
- Allergan, Inc.4 products
- Rugby Laboratories3 products
- Cardinal Health 110, LLC. DBA Leader3 products
- AvPAK3 products
- Walgreen Company3 products
- Rain Eye Drops, LLC2 products
- UniFirst First Aid Corporation2 products
- United Exchange Corp2 products
- Walmart, Inc.2 products
- Hanlim2 products
- KC Pharmaceuticals, Inc.2 products
- Target Corporation2 products
- CVS Pharmacy, Inc.2 products
- Aurolab2 products
- Amerisource Bergen Drug Corp.1 product
- Reliable 1 Laboritories LLC1 product
- TRP Company1 product
- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.1 product
- Better Living Brands LLC1 product
- Publix Super Markets, Inc.1 product
- Guangzhou Shimei Cosmetics Co., Ltd.1 product
- The Kroger Co.1 product
- Cardinal Health1 product
- Topcare Associates LLC1 product
- Covalent Medical1 product
- K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc.1 product
- Discount Drug Mart1 product
- Meijer Distribution, Inc.1 product
- Heb1 product
Showing the 30 companies with the most products, of 39.
Recalls
From FDA enforcement reports, matched by the product’s NDC code or label. A recall usually covers specific products or lots: check the name and lot number on your package.
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August 20, 2026 · Class II · Ongoing · D-0860-2026
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
TRP The Relief Products* Gentle Eyes Lubricant Eye Drops, Carboxymethylcellulose sodium 0.5%, Sterile Eye Drops, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles, Manufactured exclusively for TRP Company, Inc. 1575 Delucci Ln, Reno, NV 89502, — Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC
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August 20, 2026 · Class II · Ongoing · D-0859-2026
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Reliable-1 Laboratories Lubricating Tears, Sterile, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles, Distributed by: Reliable-1 Laboratories LLC, Valley Stream, NY, 11580, www.reliable1labs.com, NDC 69618-076-55. — Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC
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August 20, 2026 · Class II · Ongoing · D-0863-2026
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
AvKare Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%, Lubricant Eye Drops, Sterile, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) EACH, 1.0 FL OZ (30 mL) TOTAL, 2 count Twin Pack, Distributed by: AVKARE, Pulaski, TN, 38478, NDC 50268-068-0 — Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC
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August 20, 2026 · Class II · Ongoing · D-0857-2026
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Walgreens Lubricant Eye Drops, Carboxymethylcellulose sodium 0.5%, Lubricant Eye Drops, Sterile, 0.5 OZ (15 mL) bottles, Distributed by Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015, NDC 0363-8833-15. — Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC
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August 20, 2026 · Class II · Ongoing · D-0855-2026
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
AvKare Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%, Lubricant Eye Drops, Sterile, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottle, Distributed by: AVKARE, Pulaski, TN, 38478, NDC 50268-068-15 — Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC
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August 20, 2026 · Class II · Ongoing · D-0858-2026
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Walgreens Lubricant Eye Drops, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) 1.0 FL OZ (30 mL) TOTAL, 2 count Twin Pack, Distributed by Walgreens Co., 200 Wilmot Road, Deerfield, IL 60015, NDC 0363-8833-15. — Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC
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April 23, 2025 · Class II · Ongoing · D-0406-2025
cGMP deviations and lack of assurance of sterility.
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%, Carboxymethlycellulose Sodium 0.5% Eye Lubricant, Lubricating Eye Drops, Moisturizing, Sterile, 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) per dropper bottle, Distributed by: AvKARE, Pulaski — BRS Analytical Services, LLC
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December 18, 2024 · Class III · Ongoing · D-0175-2025
LABELING: LABEL MIX-UP
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% Moisturizing Lubricant Eye Drops, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles, Distributed by: AvKARE, Pulaski, TN, 38478, NDC 50268-068-15. — AvKARE
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November 13, 2023 · Class I · Ongoing · D-0291-2024
Non-Sterility
Leader brand Lubricant Eye Drops (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 0.5%), packaged in a) 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) bottles (Single Pack) (NDC 70000-0090-1) and b) 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles (Twin pack) (NDC 70000-0090-2), Distributed — Kilitch Healthcare India Limited
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November 13, 2023 · Class I · Ongoing · D-0299-2024
Non-Sterility
Leader brand Dry Eye Relief (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 1%), packaged in 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles, Cardinal Health Dublin, Ohio 43017, NDC 70000-0089-1 — Kilitch Healthcare India Limited
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October 31, 2023 · Class I · Ongoing · D-0132-2024
Non-Sterility: FDA found insanitary conditions and positive bacterial test results from environmental sampling at the manufacturing facility.
LEADER brand Dry Eye Relief (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, 1%); 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) dropper bottle, Sterile, Distributed By Cardinal Health, Dublin, Ohio. 43017, Made in India NDC: 70000-0089-1 — Cardinal Health Inc.
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October 31, 2023 · Class I · Ongoing · D-0134-2024
Non-Sterility: FDA found insanitary conditions and positive bacterial test results from environmental sampling at the manufacturing facility.
LEADER brand Lubricant Eye Drops (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, 0.5%); 2 bottles, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) dropper bottles, Sterile, Distributed By Cardinal Health, Dublin, Ohio 43017, Made in India NDC:70000-0090-2 (Carton); — Cardinal Health Inc.
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October 31, 2023 · Class I · Ongoing · D-0133-2024
Non-Sterility: FDA found insanitary conditions and positive bacterial test results from environmental sampling at the manufacturing facility.
LEADER brand Lubricant Eye Drops (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, 0.5%); 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) dropper bottles, Sterile, Distributed By Cardinal Health, Dublin, Ohio 43017. Made in India NDC: 70000-0090-1 — Cardinal Health Inc.
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September 8, 2021 · Class II · Terminated · D-0717-2022
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
TheraTears Extra (sodium carboxymethylcellulose) 0.25% Lubricant Eye Drops, 30 Sterile Single-Use Vials per box, Akorn Consumer Health, A Division of Akorn, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI 48105. NDC 58790-010-30 — Akorn, Inc.
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.