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carbomer · Medicine question

Can Liquivisc carbomer eye gel cause stinging or burning when instilled?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Liquivisc carbomer eye gel can cause mild, transient stinging or burning when instilled.

Sources for this answer

LiquiviscThea Pharmaceuticals Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.8 Undesirable effects · Version 5Document updated 6 June 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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