Clear Eyes (Polyvinyl Alcohol)

Clear Eyes (Polyvinyl Alcohol) Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Clear Eyes (Polyvinyl Alcohol) 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. Clear Eyes (Polyvinyl Alcohol) 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 Clear Eyes (Polyvinyl Alcohol)
Generic Polyvinyl alcohol
Polyvinyl alcohol Other Names Alcohol polivinílico, Polyvinyl alcohol
Type
Groups Approved
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer
Available Country Peru
Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Clear Eyes (Polyvinyl Alcohol)
Clear Eyes (Polyvinyl Alcohol)

Uses

Clear Eyes (Polyvinyl Alcohol) 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) .

Clear Eyes (Polyvinyl Alcohol) is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Dry Eyes, Eye lubrication

How Clear Eyes (Polyvinyl Alcohol) 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

Clear Eyes (Polyvinyl Alcohol) 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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