Polyvinyl Alcohol (Polyvinyl Alcohol)
Overview of Polyvinyl Alcohol
Polyvinyl Alcohol is a synthetic resin with hydrophilic properties. It increases the persistence of the tear film and therefore used to lubricate dry and irritated eyes when given in eye drops, especially useful when the ocular surface mucin is reduced. Polyvinyl Alcohol is also used in skin preparation, forms a soluble plastic film upon drying.
Indication of Polyvinyl Alcohol
Polyvinyl Alcohol is primarily indicated in conditions like Dry eye syndrome, Ocular lubrication.
Contraindication of Polyvinyl Alcohol
Polyvinyl Alcohol is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Side Effects of Polyvinyl Alcohol
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Polyvinyl Alcohol are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Blurred vision, Burning eyes, Stinging.
Precautions of Polyvinyl Alcohol
This medicine may cause your vision to blur temporarily after you have applied it into your eye. Do not drive or operate machinery until this has worn off. This medicine is not to be taken by mouth. When using the eye drops you should take care to not touch the dropper tip to any surface, or to your eye, in order to avoid contaminating the eye drops.