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Clinical pharmacy PharmD program Third level Phytochemistry-1 (PG-504)

▪ Lubricant, Thickener and Emulsifier agent
▪ Ophthalmic solutions as topical protectants; these
products are marketed as “artificial tears or contact
lens solutions

Sodium also called cellulose gum
carboxymethyl Viscosity modifier, Stabilizer
cellulose CMC Cation exchange resin in ion exchange
chromatography.
Bulk laxative

Some non-pharmaceutically important cellulose products.

Name Uses

Cellulose The major constituent of paper and paper products

Cellulose The main ingredient of textiles made from cotton.
(Fibers)

Cellulose Rayon (artificial silk), an important fiber that has been
derivative used for textiles since the beginning of the 20th century.

Cellophane, It is the base material for celluloid that was
used for photographic films as well as plastics

Cellulose Cellulose is used in the laboratory as a stationary phase
for (paper chromatography)

Collodion: used as a topical protectant, applied to the skin to close

all wounds, abrasions, and cuts, or/ as a vehicle for salicylic acid in keratolytic

preparations

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