What is the role of carbomer in ophthalmic gel?

As the saying goes, the eyes are the windows of the soul, but with the change of modern living environment, electronic products increase and the pace of life is getting faster and faster. Some bad living habits such as playing mobile phones for a long time, working overtime, staying up late and so on, make our windows Covered with ashes.

If the eyes feel tired for a long time and not treated in time, it will cause great damage to the eyes. Therefore, many people choose carbomer ophthalmic gel to relieve eye fatigue. Why should carbomer be added to the ophthalmic gel? What role does it play, let's find out.

Carbomer

The main component of carbomer ophthalmic gel is carbomer, and the auxiliary materials include medium-chain triglycerides, cetrimonium bromide, sorbitol, sodium hydroxide and pure water. The final product is a white transparent gel. Glue, dripped into the lacrimal sac during use, the main role is as a substitute for tear fluid. Carbomer (0.2%w/w) can produce a low-viscosity, crystal-like transparent glue. According to its gel properties, carbomer ophthalmic gel can adhere to the surface of the cornea and can retain liquid. The structure of the suspected glue will be destroyed by the salt in the tear film, and then release the stored water, achieving the effect of relieving eye fatigue and dryness.

Carbomer as a pharmaceutical excipient can also be used in gynecological gels, hemorrhoid gels and other drugs. The neutralized carbomer is an excellent gel matrix and has important purposes such as thickening and suspension. In addition to adding to the pharmaceutical ingredients In addition to carbomer, in cosmetics

Its application is also very extensive.

Carbomer 940 produced by Wuhan Desheng Biochemical has short rheology, high viscosity, high clarity, low ion resistance and shear resistance, and is suitable for gels and creams. Desheng Biochemical is a manufacturer specializing in the production of carbomer. In addition to carbomer 940, carbomer 980 is on sale, with guaranteed quality and worry-free after-sales. Please feel free to contact us if necessary!