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Polyvinyl Alcohol

Lubricant eye drops that protect against dryness and irritation.

Clinical information

Common uses

  • relieving dryness of the eye
  • discomfort from minor eye irritation, wind or sun

Cautions

  • remove contact lenses before use
  • stop if eye pain, vision change or redness continues
  • see a doctor if no better after 72 hours

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, polyvinyl alcohol 1.4% lubricating eye drops label, setid 081673b2-5c74-1200-e063-6394a90ae363 (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations1

Brand nameDosage formStrengthImporterCategory
Polyvinyl AlcoholOphthalmic preparations ( Drops )15mlPOM
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