DB11161ApprovedSmall molecule
Polyethylene glycol 300 (PEG 300) is a water-miscible polyether with an average molecular weight of 300 g/mol. It is a clear viscous liquid at room temperature with non-volatile, stable properties... Polyethylene glycols are widely used in biochemistry, structural biology, and medicine in addition to pharmaceutical and chemical industries.
- Mechanism
- Curator reviewed
Due to their physical properties, PEG acts as a surfactant by coating the eye. It provides lubrication and surface protection in dry eyes.
- Primary indication
- Indicated as a lubricant in over-the-counter ophthalmic solutions to temporarily relieve redness, burning and irritation of the eyes.Curator reviewed
- Also known as
- Macrogol 300 · PEG 300 · PEG-6
- Brand names
Resolves to
Compound
Clinical / RWD
Transporters
What you can answer from here — as of July 06, 2026
Which companies are running trials of Polyethylene glycol 300, in which indications and phases, and which of those programs are still active?
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