Polyvinyl Alcohol
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Sourced from openFDA- Uses 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
Dosage & administration
Sourced from openFDADirections instill 1 to 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed
Warnings & precautions
Sourced from openFDAFor external use only Do not use this product if solution changes color or becomes cloudy When using this product 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. Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience eye pain changes in vision continued redness or irritation of the eye or if the condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours Keep out of the reach of children. If accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately.
FAERS reports
Reference statistics only. FAERS reports are voluntarily submitted and are not incidence rates, safety signals, or causal evidence. Counts reflect reporting volume — how often a reaction was reported, not how often it occurs. For decision-grade use, consult openFDA and the FAERS Public Dashboard directly.
4,071 total reports matchedLatest report Share = reports listing the reaction ÷ total matched reports. Rows can sum to >100% because a single report often lists multiple reactions.
- 1Eye Pain63716%
- 2Eye Irritation43911%
- 3Vision Blurred2616.4%
- 4Drug Ineffective2335.7%
- 5Fatigue2285.6%
- 6Headache2285.6%
- 7Ocular Hyperaemia2125.2%
- 8Dry Eye1914.7%
- 9Pain1794.4%
- 10Nausea1784.4%
- 11Dyspnoea1694.2%
- 12Diarrhoea1664.1%
- 13Dizziness1634.0%
- 14Product Dose Omission Issue1533.8%
- 15Lacrimation Increased1523.7%
Literature
Recent PubMed references pinned to Polyvinyl Alcohol as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
- Fabrication and Evaluation of PVA-NYS-THY Nanofiber Scaffolds as Antifungal Agents Against Fluconazoleresistant Candida glabrata.Archives of Razi Institute · 2025 · Romina A, Mohaddeseh L, Mansour B, et al.PMID 42226981DOI 10.32598/ARI.80.5.3399
- Clay/chitosan/poly(vinyl alcohol) nanofiber scaffold promotes differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells toward cholinergic and motor neuron subtypes.Cell and tissue banking · 2026 · Bojnordi MN, Hamidabadi HG, Bagheri-Mohammadi S, et al.PMID 42223721DOI 10.1007/s10561-026-10225-3
- Fabrication and Characterization of Silk-Fibroin, Polyvinyl Alcohol, and Natural Compounds-Derived Bioscaffold to Accelerate Wound Healing.Frontiers in bioscience (Landmark edition) · 2026 · Sinha S, Saravanan JAM, Ali A, et al.PMID 42216526DOI 10.31083/FBL50459
- Advanced guar gum/polyvinyl alcohol/CS-MnP smart hydrogel for promoting osteoblastic proliferation.Biomedical materials (Bristol, England) · 2026 · Valdes-Salas B, Guillén-Carvajal K, Salvador-Carlos J, et al.PMID 42214427DOI 10.1088/1748-605X/ae7524
- Double-network PVA/γ-PGA/fucoidan hydrogels with favourable biocompatibility and anti-inflammatory activity for wound healing.Carbohydrate polymers · 2026 · Li A, Yang J, He Y, et al.PMID 42173601DOI 10.1016/j.carbpol.2026.125403
- Polyvinyl alcohol-based hard capsules with enhanced mechanical strength and gas barrier properties by montmorillonite incorporation.European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics : official journal of Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Pharmazeutische Verfahrenstechnik e.V · 2026 · Ishihara-Furo C, Kobayashi-Koike A, Tahara K, et al.PMID 42162850DOI 10.1016/j.ejpb.2026.115115
- Luminescence of N(2),3-etheno-2-aminopurine Embedded in Polyvinyl Alcohol Films at Room Temperature.Luminescence : the journal of biological and chemical luminescence · 2026 · Wielgus-Kutrowska B, Wierzchowski J, Stachelska-Wierzchowska A, et al.PMID 42150873DOI 10.1002/bio.70495
- Effect of different crosslinking sequence on the performance of polyvinyl alcohol/sodium alginate artificial blood vessels.International journal of biological macromolecules · 2026 · Zhang T, Zhang Y, Liu H, et al.PMID 42140303DOI 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2026.152538
Clinical trials
The 10 most recently updated of 97 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Polyvinyl Alcohol as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.
- A Trial to Study the Influence of Ultrasound Guidance on the Complications of Central CatheterTerminated · Interventional · 264 enrolled · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, AmiensNCT01154465updated 2026-06-12
- Bearing nsPVA Embolization for Uterine Artery Embolization (BETTER-UAE)Recruiting · Observational · 100 enrolled · Merit Medical Systems, Inc.NCT06153667updated 2026-05-29
- Clinical Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction With Velnez Versus Nasopore in Nasal SurgeryCompleted · Interventional · 20 enrolled · Ayu, Inc.NCT07560254updated 2026-05-06
- Embolization of Arterial Gastric Supply in ObesityWithdrawn · Interventional · 0 enrolled · IHU StrasbourgNCT04207424updated 2026-04-17
- Surgical Site Preparation in Subjects Undergoing Medical ThoracoscopyCompleted · Interventional · 100 enrolled · Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, ChandigarhNCT05430308updated 2026-03-18
- CECT Features of MVI Predict Response to TACE Plus TKI in Intermediate-stage HCCCompleted · Observational · 324 enrolled · First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen UniversityNCT07449065updated 2026-03-04
- Management of Epistaxis Comparing Nasal Packing Versus Greater Palatine Foramen BlockNot yet recruiting · Interventional · 40 enrolled · Sheikh Zayed Federal Postgraduate Medical InstituteNCT07421622updated 2026-02-24
- Adjuvant TACE in HCC With High-risk Recurrence FactorsRecruiting · Phase 3 · Interventional · 442 enrolled · Guangxi Medical UniversityNCT07417397updated 2026-02-18
- A Multicenter, Open-Label, Non-Comparative Study of the Safety and Contraceptive Efficacy of the Woman's CondomCompleted · Interventional · 511 enrolled · Premier ResearchNCT01223313updated 2026-02-09
- Phase 1 Study of Intravaginal KB15ARecruiting · Phase 1 · Interventional · 24 enrolled · ZabBio Inc.NCT07222020updated 2025-12-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Polyvinyl Alcohol used for?
- According to FDA labeling, Polyvinyl Alcohol carries indications including: Uses 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. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
- What are the brand names for Polyvinyl Alcohol?
- Polyvinyl Alcohol is marketed under brand names including Freshkote, Hypotears, MiniDrops, Murine Dry Eyes, Stye Soothing Relief.
Note. Data for
polyvinyl-alcohol is illustrative MVP content compiled from public sources. pharmacopeia is for educational and informational use only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.