Humalac C

Humalac C Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Humalac C 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. Humalac C 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 .

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Trade Name	Humalac C
Generic	Polyvinyl alcohol
Polyvinyl alcohol Other Names	Alcohol polivinílico, Polyvinyl alcohol
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Available Country	Hungary
Last Updated:	September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

Uses

Humalac C 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) .

Humalac C is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Dry Eyes, Eye lubrication

How Humalac C 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 .