Overview
Polyvinyl alcohol is a water-soluble synthetic polymer obtained by polymerization of vinyl alcohol. It has varying roles in commercial and industrial applications such as papermaking, textiles, and printing. Polyvinyl alcohol is found in ophthalmic solutions as a lubricant to prevent irritation or to relieve dryness of the eyes .
Indication
For use as a lubricant to prevent further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye(s) .
Associated Conditions
- Dry Eyes
Clinical Trials
Title | Posted | Study ID | Phase | Status | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022/08/05 | Phase 1 | Withdrawn | |||
2015/02/24 | Phase 1 | Completed | Noveome Biotherapeutics, formerly Stemnion | ||
2015/01/14 | Phase 3 | UNKNOWN | Nanjing Medical University | ||
2008/08/08 | Not Applicable | Terminated |
FDA Drug Approvals
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EMA Drug Approvals
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HSA Drug Approvals
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| No HSA approvals found for this drug. | |||||
NMPA Drug Approvals
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PPB Drug Approvals
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TGA Drug Approvals
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Health Canada Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Company | DIN | Dosage Form | Strength | Market Date |
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| PMS-ARTIFICIAL TEARS PLUS SOL | 00755311 | Liquid - Ophthalmic | 1.4 % | 12/31/1989 | |
| REFRESH | 02138670 | Drops - Ophthalmic | 1.4 % / W/V | 12/31/1995 | |
| COOPER TEARS | 02174898 | Drops - Ophthalmic | 1 % | 8/14/1996 | |
| PMS-ARTIFICIAL TEARS DPS 1.4% | 00776548 | Liquid - Ophthalmic | 1.4 % | 12/31/1989 | |
| ARTIFICIAL TEARS | rivex ophthalmics inc. | 02213028 | Drops - Ophthalmic | 1.4 % | 8/11/1997 |
| ARTIFICIAL TEARS PLUS | ivax pharmaceuticals incorporated | 02227916 | Solution - Ophthalmic | 1.4 % | 12/10/1996 |
| OPTILUBE PVA LIQ 1.4% | pharma stulln inc. | 02026481 | Solution - Ophthalmic | 1.4 % | 12/31/1994 |
| TEARS PLUS | 00579408 | Solution - Ophthalmic | 1.4 % / W/V | 12/31/1982 | |
| ARTIFICIAL TEARS FOR DRY EYES | pendopharm division of pharmascience inc | 02229570 | Solution - Ophthalmic | 1.4 % | 5/16/1997 |
| R.O.-DRY EYES 1.4% | richmond pharmaceuticals inc. | 01901338 | Drops - Ophthalmic | 1.4 % | 12/31/1992 |
CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals
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| No CIMA AEMPS (Spain) approvals found for this drug. | |||||
Philippines FDA Drug Approvals
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| No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug. | |||||
Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals
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| No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug. | |||||
Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals
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| No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug. | |||||
UK EMC Drug Information
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