Alcohol Polivinilico La Santé

Alcohol Polivinilico La Santé Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Alcohol Polivinilico La Santé is a water-soluble synthetic polymer obtained by polymerization of vinyl alcohol. It has varying roles in commercial and industrial applications such as papermaking, textiles, and printing. Alcohol Polivinilico La Santé is found in ophthalmic solutions as a lubricant to prevent irritation or to relieve dryness of the eyes .

Temporarily relieves burning and irritation due to dryness of the eye or from exposure to wind or sun.Lubricates the eyes and helps protect against further eye irritation/dryness .

Trade Name Alcohol Polivinilico La Santé
Generic Polyvinyl alcohol
Polyvinyl alcohol Other Names Alcohol polivinílico, Polyvinyl alcohol
Type
Groups Approved
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer
Available Country Colombia, Ecuador
Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Alcohol Polivinilico La Santé
Alcohol Polivinilico La Santé

Uses

Alcohol Polivinilico La Santé is a compound used as an ophthalmic lubricant.

For use as a lubricant to prevent further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye(s) .

Alcohol Polivinilico La Santé is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Dry Eyes, Eye lubrication

How Alcohol Polivinilico La Santé works

As a synthetic resin with hydrophilic properties, it increases the persistence of tear film and therefore lubricates and soothes dry/irritated eyes .

Toxicity

The oral acute toxicity of PVOH (LD50) in rats and mice are 20 g/kg and 14.7 g/kg, respectively . Adverse effects include eye pain and changes of vision, and redness or irritation of the eye .

Mild stinging or irritation of the eye, crusting of eyelid, eye pain, ocular hyperaemia, eye pruritus, foreign body sensation, eye discharge, and increased lacrimation may also occur .

Food Interaction

No interactions found.

Volume of Distribution

This drug does not accumulate in the body when administered orally .

Elimination Route

Alcohol Polivinilico La Santé is poorly absorbed from gastrointestinal tract, and readily eliminated from the body .

Half Life

When injected intravenously, polyvinyl alcohol has a half-life of 90 min .

Intraocularly, in eye drop form, the half-life is 7.2 minutes .

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