Polyvinyl alcohol/Povidone is an ophthalmic solution used for the symptomatic relief of irritated dry eyes and symptoms of dry eyes.

It may also be used as a comfort drop while wearing hard or soft contact lenses.

• If you are hypersensitive (allergic) to Polyvinyl alcohol, Povidone or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

Warnings and precautions

• If eye irritation, eye pain, continued redness and change in vision occurs or worsen, increases or persists for more than 24 hours, discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider.

• If solution changes colour or becomes cloudy, discontinue use.

Possible side effects

These include:

• Eye disorders: eye irritation, eye pain, eye discharge, itchiness, redness, a feeling of something in the eye, increased tear flow, blurred vision

• Immune System Disorder: hypersensitivity, allergic reaction

If you use Polyvinyl alcohol/Povidone with another eye medicine, leave at least 15 minutes between putting in Polyvinyl alcohol/Povidone and the other medicine.

There is no special dosage schedule for the elderly or for children.

• In order to avoid contamination, the dropper should not be allowed to touch the eye or any other surface.

• Use immediately after opening.

• Do not store opened container.

• Discard after use.

If you are wearing soft contact lenses wait at least 15 minutes after instilling Polyvinyl alcohol/Povidone to insert soft contact lenses back in the eye.