About Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Ophthalmic lubricant, Artificial tears Mechanism of Action of Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Keep the eye moist, help to protect the eye from injury and infection, Oxychloro Complex is used as preservative and this ultimately changes into components of natural tears (sodium chloride and water) Indications for Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose 1.Artificial tear 2.Lubricant in ophthalmic preparations 3.To relieve dry,irritated eyes