Polyacrylic Acid
Overview
Polyacrylic Acid is used in the treatment of dry eye as a tear fluid substitute.
Category:
Primary Characterstics
| Polyacrylic Acid also known as Carbomers. . It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Carboxymethylene. It belongs to Opthalmic Products and Dry Eye pharmacological group. |
Pharmacokinetics
Indications
Contraindications
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Polyacrylic Acid was found.
Interference in Pathology
No data regarding the pathological interferences produced by Polyacrylic Acid is available.
Side Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Polyacrylic Acid are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Blurred vision, Burning.
Available Brands
Click on the appropriate strength of the dosage form to view its available brands.
Single Ingredient
Gel: 2 mg,
Eye Gel: 0.2 %w/w,
Dosage
Polyacrylic Acid's dosage details are as follows:
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Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 0.1 mg | 0.1 (0.1) | 8 hourly | Ophthalmic | - |
| 0.2 % | 0.2 (0.2) | 8 hourly | Ophthalmic | Eye gel. |
Paedriatic Dosage ( 20 Kg. )
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| | | | Not recommended in this age group |
Neonatal Dosage ( 3 Kg. )
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| | | | Not recommended in this age group |
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers.
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Warning / Precautions
Polyacrylic Acid may temporarily affect visual acuity. Hence, patients driving vehicles or operating machinery should be alerted to this possibility.
Storage Conditions
Gel
Store in a well closed container, . Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
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