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Polyvinyl alcohol

For use as a lubricant to reduce further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye For the temporary relief of discomfort due to minor irritations of the eye or to exposure to wind or sun

Drug Facts

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Drug facts

Used for
  • for use as a protectant against further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye
  • for the temporary relief of discomfort due to minor irritations of the eye, or to exposure to wind or sun
How to take it
instill 1 to 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed
Do not take if
solution changes color or becomes cloudy

What it is used for

  • for use as a protectant against further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye
  • for the temporary relief of discomfort due to minor irritations of the eye, or to exposure to wind or sun

What it does

Lubricant

How to take it

  • instill 1 to 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed

While you are taking it

  • remove contact lenses before using
  • to avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface
  • replace cap after using. Keep container tightly closed.

Side effects, and when to stop

  • eye pain
  • changes in vision
  • continued redness or irritation of the eye or if the condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours

Who should not take it

  • solution changes color or becomes cloudy

Warnings

For external use only

Keeping it away from children

If accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately.

Active ingredient

Polyvinyl alcohol 1.4%

Cite this page

NLM

sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Polyvinyl alcohol; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/polyvinyl-alcohol

APA 7th

sofidex. (2026, August 2). Polyvinyl alcohol. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/polyvinyl-alcohol

AMA 11th

Polyvinyl alcohol. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/polyvinyl-alcohol

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