Polyacrylic Acid

Also known as: Carbomers

Drug #974

Polyacrylic Acid is used in the treatment of dry eye as a tear fluid substitute.

Primary Characteristics

Polyacrylic Acid is also known as Carbomers.

It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Carboxymethylene .

It is classified in Dry Eye pharmacological group. It is also classified under Opthalmic Products .

Solubility in Water: null · Solubility in Alcohol: null · Non-proprietary name: Polyacrylic Acid.

Distribution: Polyacrylic Acid has a volume of distribution is . plasma protein binding is .

Elimination: it is metabolised via , plasma half-life is , renal excretion is .

Polyacrylic Acid is primarily indicated in conditions like Dry eye syndrome.

Polyacrylic Acid is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.

Polyacrylic Acid's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
0.1 mg	0.1 mg	Every 8h	Ophthalmic	-
0.2 %	0.2 %	Every 8h	Ophthalmic	Eye gel.
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
0 – 0	—	—		Not recommended in this age group
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
0 – 0	—	—		Not recommended in this age group

None recorded.

Polyacrylic Acid is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Blurred vision, Burning.

Polyacrylic Acid may temporarily affect visual acuity. Hence, patients driving vehicles or operating machinery should be alerted to this possibility.

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Eye Gel

Gel

Polyacrylic Acid should be stored Gel.

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