Indications and 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.
Retaine ® CMC ® Lubricant Eye Drops Drug Facts
- Manufacturer
- OCuSOFT LLC
- Effective date
- 2026-07-06
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 3
- Source
- weekly-update
- Hydrated at
- 2026-07-17 21:43:55
Label at a glance#
ProductRetaine CMC
Active ingredientCARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED
Label structure12 sections
Dosage and administration
Instill 1 or 2 drops into affected eye(s) as needed and discard container. 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.
Contacts and useful links#
Websitewww.ocusoft.com
www.ocusoft.com
www.ocusoft.comLabel contents#
Full prescribing information#
Active ingredient
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium (0.5%)
Purpose
Eye lubricant
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.
Warnings
For use in the eyes only.
Do not use
if solution changes color or becomes cloudy.
When using this product
- do not touch tip of container to any surface to avoid contamination.
- do not reuse once opened.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye.
- 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 immediately.
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.
Inactive ingredients
Calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, potassium chloride, purified water, sodium chloride, sodium lactate. May also contain hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide to adjust pH.
Questions or comments?
(800) 233-5469 M-F 8:30-5:00PM CST or visit www.ocusoft.com
PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
NDC 54799-460-30
OCuSOFT®
LUBRICANT
EYE DROPS
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 0.5%
PRESERVATIVE-FREE
Restores Moisture
For Immediate
Long-Lasting Relief
of Dry Eyes
OCuSOFT®
30 Sterile
Single-Use Vials
0.01 fl oz (0.4 mL) each
Retaine® CMC® Lubricant Eye
Drops provides immediate relief for
dry, scratchy, irritated eyes which
can be caused by excessive heat,
air conditioning, reading,
medications or prolonged computer
use. The soothing formula utilizes
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) to
restore moisture with the same
healthy quality as natural tears and
is preservative-free to eliminate
the risk of irritation caused by
preservatives found in other eye
drops.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
1. To open, twist top and pull to
remove.
2. Instill 1 or 2 drops into affected
eye(s) as needed and discard
container.
NOT ACTUAL SIZE
Use only if twist top of single-use
vial is intact.
Manufactured for OCuSOFT LLC
Rosenberg, TX 77471 USA
© 2026 OCuSOFT Inc.www.ocusoft.com
Retaine® and CMC® are registered
trademarks of OCuSOFT Inc.
777-4-80 R06/26
DailyMed Product Concepts#
DailyMed Billing Units#
| Package NDC | Billing unit | Product NDC | DailyMed indexing SPL | SPL version | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54799-460-30 | EA - Each | 54799-460 | 4e56fd27-a210-44f5-be77-d98bee5fbf90 | 1 | 2025-05-14 |
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- Retaine CMC
- Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium
- CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED
- CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE
- Calcium Chloride
- Magnesium Chloride
- Potassium Chloride
- Water
- Sodium Chloride
- Sodium Lactate
- Hydrochloric Acid
- Sodium Hydroxide
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 54799-460 | 54799-460-30 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED | K679OBS311 | ACTIB |
| Calcium Chloride | M4I0D6VV5M | IACT |
| Magnesium Chloride | 02F3473H9O | IACT |
| Potassium Chloride | 660YQ98I10 | IACT |
| Water | 059QF0KO0R | IACT |
| Sodium Chloride | 451W47IQ8X | IACT |
| Sodium Lactate | TU7HW0W0QT | IACT |
| Hydrochloric Acid | QTT17582CB | IACT |
| Sodium Hydroxide | 55X04QC32I | IACT |
Source Document#
Older Hydrated Versions#
| Version | Effective date | Source | Hydrated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2025-02-21 | full-release | 2026-06-01 00:57:37 |
openFDA label cross-check#
OpenFDA label data provides additional search and identifier links. DailyMed’s Structured Product Label is the canonical label on FDA.report. Matching records are deduplicated before they are shown below.
| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retaine CMC | CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM | OCuSOFT LLC | a3698c71-0c80-4246-be52-5e7d96f6c540 | 2026-07-06 | Warnings | 54799-460-30 54799-460 54799046030 72f7cda5-2579-4bf7-affb-9867b7b9a053 a3698c71-0c80-4246-be52-5e7d96f6c540 |
Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#
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