Additional Information for Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium is a substance that falls under the supply class of Drugs And Biologicals in the supply group of Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies. It is commonly used as a pharmaceutical excipient, which means it is added to medications to serve various purposes.
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium is a derivative of cellulose, a natural polymer found in plant cell walls. It is chemically modified to have carboxymethyl groups attached to the cellulose backbone. This modification gives it unique properties that make it useful in the pharmaceutical industry.
In medications, Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium is primarily used as a thickening agent, stabilizer, and viscosity modifier. It helps to improve the consistency and texture of liquid and semi-solid formulations, making them easier to administer and apply. It also enhances the stability of suspensions and emulsions, preventing the separation of ingredients over time.
Additionally, Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium has mucoadhesive properties, meaning it can adhere to mucous membranes. This makes it useful in ophthalmic preparations, such as eye drops and ointments, as it can prolong the contact time of the medication with the eye surface, improving its effectiveness.
Overall, Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium is an important ingredient in many pharmaceutical products, contributing to their formulation, stability, and efficacy.
Related Item Names for INC 27089 Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium
NATO Stock Numbers with Item Name 27089 Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Page 1 of 1
- REFRESH TEARS
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- S0D1UMCARB0XYMETHYLCELLUL0SEBPC
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 2
- M*CARBOXIMETILCELULOSA
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3