Polyvinyl Alcohol

Polyvinyl Alcohol In Dogs & Cats: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects

Overview

• Polyvinyl alcohol is a synthetic water-based tear substitute, which mimics the aqueous layer of the trilaminar tear film (lacromimetic).

Uses of Polyvinyl alcohol

• It is used for lubrication of dry eyes.
• In cases of keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS or dry eye) it will improve ocular
  surface lubrication, tear retention and patient comfort while lacrostimulation therapy (e.g. topical ciclosporin) is initiated.
• It is more adherent and less viscous than hypromellose.
• Patient compliance is poor if administered >q4h; consider using a longer-acting tear replacement.

Dose of Polyvinyl alcohol in Dogs and Cats

Dogs, Cats:

• 1 drop per eye q1h.

Side Effects of Polyvinyl alcohol in Dogs and Cats

• No information is available.

Contraindications of Polyvinyl alcohol in Dogs and Cats

• No information is available.

Some Notes:

• No information is available.