Quick answers
- What is Polyvinyl alcohol used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Rugby Lubricating Drops (A-S Medication Solutions) lists these uses: for temporary relief of discomfort due to minor irritations of the eye or to exposure to wind or sun for use as a protectant against further irritation.
- Do I need a prescription for Polyvinyl alcohol?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredient, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Polyvinyl alcohol been recalled?
- FDA enforcement reports list 2 recalls of products on this page; the newest started April 23, 2025. A recall usually concerns specific products or lots, not every brand.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
Rugby Lubricating Drops · A-S Medication Solutions
Polyvinyl alcohol 14 mg/mL, solution/ drops (ophthalmic)
Active ingredient
Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4%
Purpose
Lubricant
Uses
for temporary relief of discomfort due to minor irritations of the eye or to exposure to wind or sun for use as a protectant against further irritation
Warnings
Do not use
if solution changes color or becomes cloudy
When using this product
do not touch tip of container to any surface to avoid contamination remove contact lens before using. replace cap after using. keep container tightly closed
Stop use and ask a doctor if
you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
Directions
instill 1 to 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed
Inactive ingredients
dibasic sodium phosphate, edetate disodium, monobasic sodium phosphate, purified water, sodium chloride. Phosphoric acid and/or sodium hydroxide may be added to adjust pH. PRESERVATIVE ADDED: benzalkonium chloride 0.01%
Questions?
? Call 1-800-645-2158
— FDA label of Rugby Lubricating Drops, A-S Medication Solutions, effective November 10, 2023. See the official label on DailyMed →
Vis Guard Lubricant Eye Drops · Ulai Health LLC
Polyvinyl alcohol, unspecified 1.4 mg/100 mL, solution/ drops (ophthalmic)
Active ingredient
Polyvinyl alcohol 1.4%
Purpose
Lubricant
Uses
For the temporary relief of burning and irritation due to dryness of the eye.
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
this product If you are allergic to polyvinyl alcohol or any of the other listed ingredients. If solution changes color or becomes cloudy. While wearing contact lenses.
When using this product
Do not touch tip of container to your eye or to any surface to avoid contamination. Replace cap after each use.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
If you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye, or if the condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours, discontinue use and consult a doctor.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
Instill 1 to 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed.
Inactive ingredients
benzalkonium chloride, dibasic sodium phosphate hydrate, disodium edetate hydrate, monobasic sodium phosphate dihydrate, sodium chloride, water for injection
— FDA label of Vis Guard Lubricant Eye Drops, Ulai Health LLC, effective January 13, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Polyvinyl Alcohol Eye Drops 1,4 % w/v · Aurolab
Polyvinyl alcohol, unspecified 5 mg/mL, for solution (topical)
Active ingredient
Polyvinyl Alcohol Eye Drops 1.4 % w/v
Purpose
Eye lubricant Eye lubricant
Uses
For use as a lubricant to prevent further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye Indication & usage Do not touch the nozzle tip to any surface since this may contaminate the solution Remove contact lenses before use Should not use at the same time as other ophthalmic drugs Replace cap after using
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
1.If you are sensitive to any ingredient in this product 2.If solution changes color or becomes cloudy
Stop use and ask a doctor if
If you experience eye pain change in vision Continued Redness or irritaion of teh eye Condition worsens or persists for mroe than 72 hours
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
Directions
Dose Instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eyes as needed
Other information
Tamper Protection For your protection a tamper evident ring is attached to the bottlecap Upon opening, this will separate from the cap and can be discarded Use only if this ring is present and attached when the bottle is first opened
Inactive ingredients
1.Boric acid 2.Calcium chloride 3.Glycerin 4.Magnesium chloride 5.Mannitol 6.Potassium chloride 7.Purified water 8.Stablized oxy cholro complex 9.Sodium tetra borate 10.Sodium hyaluronate 11.Sodium citrate
Questions?
Call. 1-800-103-7321 E-mail : info@aurolab.com Web : www.aurolab.com
— FDA label of Polyvinyl Alcohol Eye Drops 1,4 % w/v, Aurolab, effective January 8, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Rugby Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4% Lubricating Eye Drops · Rugby Laboratories
Polyvinyl alcohol, unspecified 1.4%, solution/ drops (ophthalmic)
Active ingredient
Polyvinyl alcohol 1.4%
Purpose
Lubricant
Uses
for use as a protectant against 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
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
this product if solution changes color or becomes cloudy
When using this product
remove contact lenses before using to avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface replace cap after using. Keep container tightly closed.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
you experience eye pain changes in vision continued redness or irritation of the eye or if the condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours Keep out of the reach of children. If accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately.
Directions
instill 1 to 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed
Other information
keep in a dry place store at 15°-25°C (59°-77°F) store away from sources of heat or ignition
Inactive ingredients
benzalkonium chloride, dibasic sodium phosphate hydrate, disodium edetate hydrate, monobasic sodium phosphate dihydrate, sodium chloride, water for injection.
— FDA label of Rugby Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4% Lubricating Eye Drops, Rugby Laboratories, effective December 30, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Rugby Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4% Lubricating Eye Drops · A-S Medication Solutions
Polyvinyl alcohol 1.4%, solution/ drops (ophthalmic)
Active ingredient
Polyvinyl alcohol 1.4%
Purpose
Lubricant
Uses
for use as a protectant against 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
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
this product if solution changes color or becomes cloudy
When using this product
remove contact lenses before using to avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface replace cap after using. Keep container tightly closed.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
you experience eye pain changes in vision continued redness or irritation of the eye or if the condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours Keep out of the reach of children. If accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately.
Directions
instill 1 to 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed
Other information
keep in a dry place store at 15°-25°C (59°-77°F) store away from sources of heat or ignition
Inactive ingredients
benzalkonium chloride, dibasic sodium phosphate hydrate, disodium edetate hydrate, monobasic sodium phosphate dihydrate, sodium chloride, water for injection.
— FDA label of Rugby Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4% Lubricating Eye Drops, A-S Medication Solutions, effective July 18, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredient, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Polyvinyl alcohol 14 mg/mL · solution/ drops (ophthalmic) · 3 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Polyvinyl Alcohol | A-S Medication Solutions | DailyMed |
| Polyvinyl Alcohol | AvPAK | DailyMed |
| Rugby Lubricating Drops | A-S Medication Solutions | DailyMed |
Polyvinyl alcohol, unspecified 1.4 mg/100 mL · solution/ drops (ophthalmic) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Vis Guard Lubricant Eye Drops | Ulai Health LLC | DailyMed |
Polyvinyl alcohol, unspecified 5 mg/mL · for solution (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Polyvinyl Alcohol Eye Drops 1,4 % w/v | Aurolab | DailyMed |
Polyvinyl alcohol, unspecified 1.4% · solution/ drops (ophthalmic) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Rugby Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4% Lubricating Eye Drops | Rugby Laboratories | DailyMed |
Polyvinyl alcohol 1.4% · solution/ drops (ophthalmic) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Rugby Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4% Lubricating Eye Drops | A-S Medication Solutions | DailyMed |
What pharmacies pay (NADAC)
The National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) is the average price U.S. retail pharmacies paid to buy one unit of a medicine (one tablet, one mL or one gram), from a monthly survey of pharmacy invoices by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). State Medicaid programs use it to pay pharmacies.
This is not the price you pay. What you pay depends on your insurance (copay or coinsurance), your pharmacy and any discounts, and pharmacies also charge for filling a prescription. Ask your pharmacist or your health plan what your price will be.
| Strength and form | Generic or brand | Pharmacies pay |
|---|---|---|
| polyvinyl alcohol 14 mg/mL solution/ drops | Generic | $0.3413 per mL |
| polyvinyl alcohol, unspecified 1.4% solution/ drops | Generic | $0.3413 per mL |
NADAC list of November 4, 2026; these prices took effect on October 21, 2026. Shown only where a package’s NDC code matches the NADAC list exactly, and only for that exact strength and form: nothing is averaged across strengths. Strengths and forms not listed here have no NADAC price.
Source: NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) 2026, data.medicaid.gov (CMS) →
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- A-S Medication Solutions3 products
- Ulai Health LLC1 product
- Aurolab1 product
- Rugby Laboratories1 product
- AvPAK1 product
Recalls
From FDA enforcement reports, matched by the product’s NDC code or label. A recall usually covers specific products or lots: check the name and lot number on your package.
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April 23, 2025 · Class II · Ongoing · D-0408-2025
cGMP deviations and lack of assurance of sterility.
Polyvinyl Alcohol Ophthalmic Solution 1.4%, Lubricant Eye Drops, Moisturizing, Sterile, 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) per dropper bottle, Distributed by: AvKARE, Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC: 50268-678-15. — BRS Analytical Services, LLC
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December 18, 2024 · Class III · Ongoing · D-0176-2025
LABELING: LABEL MIX-UP
Polyvinyl Alcohol Ophthalmic Solution 1.4%, Moisturizing Lubricant Eye Drops, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles, Distributed by AvKARE, Pulaski, TN 38478, www.avkare.com, NDC 50268-678-15 — AvKARE
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.