Drug Reference

Polyvinyl Alcohol

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OTC

Fact box

Habit forming
No
Availability
Over-the-counter (OTC)

Brand names

FreshkoteHypotearsMiniDropsMurine Dry EyesStye Soothing Relief

Available as

0.005 ML/ML · Ophthalmic Solution0.014 ML/ML · Ophthalmic Solution10 MG/ML · Ophthalmic Solution0.01 ML/ML · Ophthalmic Solution27 MG/ML · Ophthalmic Solution

FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.

Uses
Uses 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
How to use / dosing
Directions: Instill 1 or 2 drop(s) in the affected eye(s) as needed

Safety advice

Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.

PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings For external use only
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)

12 marketed products on record (RxNorm)

Authoritative sources

Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.