Polyvinyl Alcohol

Polyvinyl Alcohol is a synthetic resin with hydrophilic properties. It increases the persistence of the tear film and therefore used to lubricate dry and irritated eyes when given in eye drops, especially useful when the ocular surface mucin is reduced. Polyvinyl Alcohol is also used in skin preparation, forms a soluble plastic film upon drying.

Brands

HIFLONE BLINK FRESH EYWET EYWET PLUS LUBRI PLUS LUBRI TEARS PLUS FLORAL FLORAL FORTE I-FRESH OFLY-V HI-TEARS

Adult Dose

Dose: 1.40%
Single Dose: 1.4 (1.4)
Frequency: 4 hourly
Route: Ophthalmic
Instructions: drops.

Neonatal

Paedriatic

Characteristics

. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Resin. It belongs to Lubricant pharmacological group.It is weakly acidic drug.

Contraindications

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

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.

Indications

Polyvinyl Alcohol is primarily indicated in conditions like Dry eye syndrome, Ocular lubrication.

Interactions

No data regarding the interactions of Polyvinyl Alcohol was found.

Interfrence

Risks

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.

Storage

Eye Drops Store Below 30°C.

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.

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