Rugby Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 0.5% Eye Drops .5 g/100mL Solution/ Drops
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🆔 Identity & classification
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🩺 Clinical
Rugby Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 0.5% Eye Drops is an over-the-counter eye drop solution marketed under FDA's OTC monograph rules. The active ingredient, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, is a lubricating agent typically used to relieve dry eye discomfort and provide temporary moisture to the eye surface. This product functions as an artificial tear solution intended for topical application directly to the eye.
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🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
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Benzalkonium chloride is a chemical compound that works as a preservative and antimicrobial agent in medications. It prevents bacterial and fungal growth in liquid formulations to keep the product safe during storage and use.
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Boric acid is a weak acid derived from boron. In medicines, it typically serves as a buffer to help maintain the product's pH level and may act as a preservative in certain formulations.
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Calcium chloride is a salt compound that acts as a firming agent and source of calcium ions in medications. It's used in formulations to help maintain tablet structure, improve texture, or serve as a buffering agent.
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A strong acid used to adjust and maintain the proper pH level in liquid medicines, ensuring stability and preventing breakdown of active ingredients.
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A mineral salt used in medications as a source of magnesium. It helps bind ingredients together, improve texture, and maintain the product's stability during storage.
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Potassium chloride is a mineral salt used in medicines as a buffer and to help maintain the proper pH balance and stability of the formulation during storage and use.
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Sodium borate is an inorganic salt compound used in medicines as a buffer to help maintain a stable pH level, and sometimes as a mild preservative or cleansing agent in topical formulations.
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Sodium chloride is common table salt. It's used in medicines as a buffer to maintain proper pH, as a filler to add bulk, or to adjust the osmotic balance in liquid formulations.
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A strong alkaline chemical used to adjust and maintain the pH balance of liquid medicines. It helps keep the medicine stable and ensures it stays effective during storage.
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Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
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💲 Pricing
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| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $0.275 | $8.24 / 30 ml |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | $0.6765 | $20.30 / 30 ml |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Leader Lubricant Eye Drops .5 g/100mL 70000-0012-01 | Cardinal | 70 vials | $0.155 | — | Availability likely | save 44% |
| Rugby Lubricant Eye Drops .5 g/100mL 00536-1387-92 | Rugby | 30 vials | $0.221 | — | Availability likely | save 19% |
| Good Neighbor Pharmacy Lubricant Eye Drops .5 g/100mL 46122-0756-56 | Amerisource | 30 vials | $0.221 | — | Availability likely | save 19% |
| carboxymethylcellulose sodium 5 mg/mL 50268-0067-30 | AvPAK | 30 vials | $0.221 | — | Availability likely | save 19% |
| Foster and Thrive Lubricant Eye Drops .5 g/100mL 70677-1190-01 | Strategic | 30 vials | $0.221 | — | Availability likely | save 19% |
| Rugby Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 0.5% Eye Drops .5 g/100mLthis 00536-1386-35 | Rugby | 2 bottles | $0.275 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Lubricant 5 mg/mL 42494-0448-05 | Cameron | 2 bottles | $0.275 | — | Discontinued | — |
| carboxymethylcellulose sodium 5 mg/mL 50268-0068-15 | AvPAK | 1 bottle | $0.365 | — | Availability likely | +33% |
| Leader Lubricant Eye Drops Soothing Relief .5 g/100mL 70000-0705-01 | LEADER/Cardinal | 1 bottle | $0.365 | — | Availability likely | +33% |
| Refresh Tears 5 mg/mL 00023-0798-01 | Allergan, | 2 bottles | $0.412 | — | Availability likely | +50% |
| Lubricant Drops 5 mg/mL 70000-0090-01 | CARDINAL | 1 bottle | $0.498 | — | FDA listed | +81% |
| Refresh Plus 5 mg/mL 00023-0403-05 | Allergan, | 5 vials | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Refresh Tears 00023-0795-65 | Allergan, | 1 kit | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Walgreens Lubricant Eye Drops Preservative Free .5 g/100mL 00363-8800-01 | Walgreen | 30 vials | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Walgreens Lubricant Eye Drops 5 mg/mL 00363-8832-15 | Walgreen | 2 bottles | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Walgreens Lubricant Eye Drops 5 mg/mL 00363-8833-15 | Walgreen | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Lubricant Eye 5 mg/mL 00536-1476-92 | Rugby | 30 ampules | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Lubricant Eye Drops Preservative Free .5 g/100mL 11673-0150-01 | Target | 70 vials | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Up and Up Dry Eye Relief Lubricant Eye Drops 5 mg/mL 11673-0771-01 | Target | 2 bottles | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Up and Up Dry Eye Relief Lubricant Eye Drops 5 mg/mL 11716-0771-01 | Hanlim | 2 bottles | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Auro-Cmc 5 mg/mL 16030-0401-10 | Aurolab | 10 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 0.5% 5 mg/mL 16030-0501-05 | Aurolab | 5 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Gentle Eyes Lubricant Eye Drops 5 mg/mL 17312-0430-15 | TRP | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Signature Care Lubricant Eye Drops .5 g/100mL 21130-0705-01 | Better | 30 vials | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Kroger Lubricant Eye .5 g/100mL 30142-0373-33 | The | 30 vials | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| HEB Lubricant Eye Drops .5 g/100mL 37808-0100-01 | HEB | 30 vials | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Medi-First Lubricant Eye Drops .5 g/100mL 47682-0193-83 | Unifirst | 30 ampules | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Green Guard Lubricant Eye Drops .5 g/100mL 47682-0194-83 | UniFirst | 30 ampules | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Equate Lubricant Eye Drops Preservative-Free .5 g/100mL 49035-0245-01 | Wal-Mart | 25 vials | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Equate Restore Plus Lubricant Eye Drops .5 g/100mL 49035-0389-01 | Walmart, | 70 vials | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Good Sense Lubricating Plus Lubricant Eye Drops .5 g/100mL 50804-0700-01 | GoodSense | 30 bottles | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 0.5% 5 mg/mL 51407-0945-30 | Golden | 3 pouches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Discount Drug Mart Lubricant Eye Drops 5 mg/mL 53943-0510-01 | Discount | 5 bottles | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Retaine CMC 5 mg/mL 54799-0460-30 | OCuSOFT | 30 vials | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Medics Choice Lubricant Eye Drops .5 g/100mL 55651-0030-01 | K.C. | 5 ampules | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Lubricant Eye Drops 5 mg/mL 55651-0105-05 | KC | 5 bottles | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Lubricant Eye Drops 5 mg/mL 55651-0510-01 | KC | 5 bottles | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Publix Moisturizing Relief Eye Drops .5 g/100mL 56062-0789-01 | Publix | 30 vials | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| TheraTears Dry and Tired 5 mg/mL 58790-0013-30 | MEDTECH | 6 pouches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Family Care Single Use Lubricant Eye Drop 0.4mL 5ct 5 mg/mL 65923-0575-05 | United | 1 vial | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Family Care Single Use Lubricant Eye Drop 0.4mL 30ct 5 mg/mL 65923-0576-30 | United | 30 vials | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Refresh Tears 5 mg/mL 66715-1073-00 | Lil' | 1 bottle | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Refresh Tears Lubricant 5 mg/mL 67751-0130-01 | Navajo | 3 ml | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Lubricating Tears 5 mg/mL 69618-0076-55 | Reliable | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| CVS Lubricant Eye Drops .5 g/100mL 69842-0804-01 | CVS | 70 vials | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| CVS Lubricant Eye Drops 30 ct .5 g/100mL 69842-0993-01 | CVS | 30 vials | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Lubricant Eye 5 mg/mL 70000-0751-01 | CARDINAL | 30 ampules | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Lubricant Eye Drops 5 mg/mL 71105-0105-05 | Redicare | 5 bottles | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| TopCare Health Lubricant Eye Drops .5 g/100mL 76162-0089-30 | Topcare | 30 vials | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Meijer Lubricant Eye Drops .5 g/100mL 79481-0066-01 | Meijer | 30 vials | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Rain Renewal Eye Drops .5 g/100mL 79662-0001-30 | Rain | 30 bottles | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Equate Moisturizing Comfort Lubricant Eye Drops .5 g/100mL 79903-0264-05 | Walmart | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Focus Tears PF 5 mg/mL 82724-0009-20 | Covalent | 30 vials | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Eyes Alive Lubricating 5 mg/mL 83291-0200-00 | RIVIERA | 100 ampules | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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⏳ Availability & generic status
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
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🗺️ Medicaid utilization & spend
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Per unit | Per pack | Marketing start | Status |
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| 00536-1386-35 You're viewing this | 2 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 BOX (0536-1386-35) / 15 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER | $0.2746 / mL | $8.24 | 2023-05-11 | Active |
| 00536-1386-94 | 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 BOX (0536-1386-94) / 15 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER | $0.3651 / mL | $5.48 | 2023-05-11 | Active |
This pack has the lowest per-mL cost of the 2 priced pack sizes ($0.2746 NADAC).
This pack accounts for about 32% of this product's recent Medicaid fills; most go to a different pack size. See all packs ↓
Pack size FAQ
What quantity is in NDC 00536-1386-35?
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Rugby Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 0.5% Eye Drops .5 g/100mL Solution/ Drops?
Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.
📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses for the temporary relief of burning, irritation, and, discomfort due to dryness of the eye or exposure to wind or sun may be used as a protectant against further irritation
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions instill 1 to 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For external use only Do not use if this product changes color or becomes cloudy if you are sensitive to any ingredient in this product When using this product to avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface. Replace cap after using. Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience eye pain changes in vision continued redness or irritation of the eye, or if 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredient Carboxymethylcellulose sodium 0.5%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients benzalkonium chloride, boric acid, calcium chloride hydrate (dihydrate), hydrochloric acid**, magnesium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium borate, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide**, water for injection **May contain these ingredients to adjust pH.
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Lubricant