Medicines/Generics/Polyvinyl Alcohol

Polyvinyl Alcohol

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Overview

Polyvinyl alcohol (C2H4O)x is a water-soluble synthetic polymer. It is used to increase viscosity in pharmaceuticals and as a lubricant and protectant in ophthalmic preparations. Polyvinyl alcohol is often found in over-the-counter eye redness and eye lubricant ("Tears") eye drops. Polyvinyl alcohol is the lubricant, and works by providing moisture to the eye, which helps relieve dryness and protects the eye from becoming more irritated. [ 1 ]

Indications

Contraindications

Polyvinyl Alcohol is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.

Side Effects

The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Polyvinyl Alcohol are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Blurred vision, Burning eyes, Stinging.

Warnings

This medicine may cause your vision to blur temporarily after you have applied it into your eye. Do not drive or operate machinery until this has worn off. This medicine is not to be taken by mouth. When using the eye drops you should take care to not touch the dropper tip to any surface, or to your eye, in order to avoid contaminating the eye drops.

High Risk Groups

If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

Adult Dosage

1.4 % (1.4 (1.4)) 4 hourly Ophthalmic — drops.

Child Dosage

No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Neonatal Dosage

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Drug Interactions

No data regarding the interactions of Polyvinyl Alcohol was found.

Storage

Eye Drops Store Below 30°C.