Polyvinyl Alcohol

Polyvinyl Alcohol Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

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. 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 .

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

Uses

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) .

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

How 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 .