Polyvinyl alcohol

DB11060ApprovedSmall moleculeArtificial Tears

Polyvinyl alcohol is a compound used as an ophthalmic lubricant. Polyvinyl alcohol is a water-soluble synthetic polymer obtained by polymerization of vinyl alcohol.

Mechanism: As a synthetic resin with hydrophilic properties, it increases the persistence of tear film and therefore lubricates and soothes dry/irritated eyes.
Curator reviewed · 1 reference
Primary indication: For use as a lubricant to prevent further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye(s).Curator reviewed · 3 structured indications
First approval: Canada, 2001
Code names: E-1203 · INS-1203
Brand names: Clear Eyes Natural Tears
Freshkote
Minidrops
Refresh Lubricant
Stye

Resolves to

Compound

UNII532B59J990CAS9002-89-5

Clinical / RWD

RxNorm8570

What you can answer from here — as of May 03, 2025

5Clinical trialsPhase, status and sponsor resolved per trial

3Structured indicationsCondition, population, route and combination as fields, not prose

149Marketed productsAcross 5 countries and 90 labellers

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