Polyvinyl Alcohol
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 12, 2023.
Excipient (pharmacologically inactive substance)
What is it?
Polyvinyl alcohol (C2H4O)x is a water-soluble synthetic polymer. It is used to increase viscosity in pharmaceuticals and as a lubricant and protectant in ophthalmic preparations. Polyvinyl alcohol is often found in over-the-counter eye redness and eye lubricant ("Tears") eye drops. Polyvinyl alcohol is the lubricant, and works by providing moisture to the eye, which helps relieve dryness and protects the eye from becoming more irritated.[1]
List of medications using Polyvinyl Alcohol
- Amitriptyline Hydrochloride 25 mg
- Bupropion Hydrochloride Extended-Release (XL) 300 mg
- Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride 5 mg
- Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride 5 mg
- Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride 10 mg
- Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25 mg
- Famotidine 20 mg
- Fexofenadine Hydrochloride 180 mg
- Gabapentin 800 mg
- Gabapentin 600 mg
- Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate 200 mg
- Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride 10 mg
- Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride 50 mg
- Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride 25 mg
- Ibuprofen 200 mg
- Ibuprofen 600 mg
- Ibuprofen 800 mg
- Ibuprofen PM 38 mg / 200 mg
- Levetiracetam 500 mg
- Sildenafil Citrate 20 mg (base)
References
- Phenylephrine/Polyvinyl alcohol drops. Drugs.com Accessed March 31, 2012. http://www.drugs.com/cdi/phenylephrine-polyvinyl-alcohol-drops.html
Further information
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