Description
Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (NaCmc) is the sodium salt of carboxymethyl cellulose, an anionic derivative that can be used as emulsifiers suspending agents capsule disintegrates, and viscosity increasers.
Low and high viscosity CMCs have been used in oral liquid (oil emulsions, suspensions, solutions) and topical (creams, gels) formulations in compounding pharmacies. It’s frequently substituted for sugar-based syrups and other suspending ingredients. It enhances the contact time of medications in the stomach and slows the settling of suspensions. It’s employed in a variety of medicinal forms, including oral, ophthalmic, injectable, and topical.
