Carbopol Polymer

Carbopol Polymer Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Carbopol Polymer is a highly carboxylated polymer composed of lightly cross-linked polyacrylic acid with a broad-spectrum mechanism based on acidification of pathogens. It was under development by ReProtect LLC. It is a gel that may help both block the spread of sexually transmitted diseases and reduce unwanted pregnancies. The compound, known as BufferGel, was in advanced clinical trials for its ability to prevent pregnancy, but was discontinued.

Trade Name Carbopol Polymer
Generic Carbopol 974P
Carbopol 974P Other Names Carbomer 974 (P), Carbomer 974P, Carbomer homopolymer type B, Carbomer-974P, Carbopol polymer
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Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Carbopol Polymer
Carbopol Polymer

Uses

Carbopol Polymer is a polymer used as a lacrimal substitute to treat symptoms associated with dry eyes.

Investigated for use/treatment in contraception and HIV prevention.

Carbopol Polymer is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Dry Eyes, Inflammation caused by corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, Pruritus caused by corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses

How Carbopol Polymer works

BufferGel is a microbicidal spermicide that provides sufficient buffering activity to maintain the mild, protective acidity of the vagina in the presence of semen. Sperm are acid-sensitive, so to assure fertility, semen provides a powerful alkalinizing action that abolishes the protective acidity of the vagina for several hours after intercourse. This alkalinizing action of semen also enables acid-sensitive sexually transmitted diseases (STD) pathogens to transmit infection. By blocking this action of semen, BufferGel prevents unwanted pregnancy, and shows promise for prevention of STDs, including HIV/AIDS.

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