Polyvinyl Alcohol/ Povidone Iodine

Polyvinyl Alcohol and Povidone Eye Drop is used to moisturize the eye and help alleviate burning or irritation due to dryness of the eye.

Generic Refresh

Polyvinyl Alcohol/ Povidone Iodine

Aqua Tears, I-Lube, Polyvin

10ml

Cipla, FDC, Optho Remedies

Eye Drop

Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4%w/v / Povidone Iodine 0.6%w/v

India

Povidone Iodine

Uses

Povidone Iodine is used as a treatment to prevent infections.

How it Works

Povidone Iodine is known as an antiseptic. Povidone iodine liberates iodine in contact with the skin causing antiseptic action by killing bacteria.

Common Side effects

Some of the potential side effects of Povidone Iodine can include the symptoms below;

Skin discolouration,
Increased level of thyroid hormones,
Decreased level of thyroid hormones in neonates,
Deep tissue toxicity,
Increased sodium level in blood,
Renal impairment,
Metabolic acidosis,
Mucous membrane toxicity,
Superficial keratitis

Polyvinyl Alcohol

Uses

Polyvinyl Alcohol is used in the treatment of dry eye disease.

How it Works

Polyvinyl alcohol is known as a non-ionic surfactant. Polyvinyl alcohol is used in eye preparations. Polyvinyl alcohol is used to increase the viscosity and thereby prolonging contact time of the active ingredient with the eye. Polyvinyl alcohol is often found in artificial tears preparations for dry eye and in contact lens solutions.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Polyvinyl Alcohol may suffer from such side effects;

Blurred vision,
Burning sensation in eye,
Stinging sensation

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