Retaine CMC

Retaine CMC is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM. It is labelled by OCuSOFT LLC taken by ophthalmic and marketed as a human otc drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 54799-460, application M018, label effective 20260706. It is one of 17 FDA drug label records sharing the active ingredient CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM. This page reproduces the FDA-approved label text so you can check what a product is, who makes it and how it is supplied before discussing it with a pharmacist or prescriber.

Across FDA labelling, products containing CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM are most often described in connection with: relieves dryness, eye temporarily, discomfort due, minor irritations, exposure wind, sun protectant. Wording differs between labels, and the full indications section on this page takes precedence when it is present.

Uses Relieves dryness of the eye. Temporarily relieves discomfort due to minor irritations of the eye or from exposure to wind or sun. As a protectant against further irritation.

Directions Instill 1 or 2 drops into affected eye(s) as needed and discard container. Other information Use only if tamper seal on top and bottom flaps are intact. Store between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F). Keep carton for complete product information.

Warnings For use in the eyes only.

FDA lists 17 drug label records with CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM as the active ingredient. The most common dosage forms and the manufacturers with the most records are summarised below; strengths, pack sizes and inactive ingredients can still differ between apparently similar products.

What is Retaine CMC used for?
Uses Relieves dryness of the eye. Temporarily relieves discomfort due to minor irritations of the eye or from exposure to wind or sun. As a protectant against further irritation.

Who makes Retaine CMC?
OCuSOFT LLC is the labeler of record for Retaine CMC. 17 FDA label records share the active ingredient CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, so generic and branded versions may come from different companies; the manufacturer named on your pack is the one that matters for any enquiry.

What form does Retaine CMC come in?
administered by ophthalmic. Strengths and pack sizes vary by label, so compare the NDC on your pack with the identifier listed on this page.

Is Retaine CMC prescription or over-the-counter?
The FDA label for this product is recorded as human otc drug. Marketing status can differ between strengths and countries, so check the dispensing rules where you live.

Are there other products containing CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM?
Yes. 17 FDA drug label records list CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM as the active ingredient. Products with the same active ingredient can usually be substituted only when a prescriber or pharmacist confirms it is appropriate.

Has Retaine CMC been recalled?
No FDA recall record in our database matches this product name or manufacturer. Recall data is updated periodically, so a very recent notice may not appear here yet.

Where does this information come from?
All content is reproduced from FDA Structured Product Labelling data via openFDA. It is provided for identification and reference only and is not medical advice.