POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, POVIDONE

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Manufactured by Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp

8,211 FDA adverse event reports analyzed

Last updated: 2026-04-15

About POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, POVIDONE

POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, POVIDONE is a medication tracked in the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), manufactured by Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp. The most commonly reported adverse reactions for POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, POVIDONE include EYE PAIN, EYE IRRITATION, VISION BLURRED, DRUG INEFFECTIVE, HEADACHE. This page provides a comprehensive breakdown of reported side effects, safety signals, patient demographics, and AI-powered safety analysis for POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, POVIDONE.

Top Adverse Reactions

EYE PAIN610 reports
EYE IRRITATION415 reports
VISION BLURRED241 reports
DRUG INEFFECTIVE213 reports
HEADACHE207 reports
FATIGUE197 reports
OCULAR HYPERAEMIA193 reports
DRY EYE176 reports
PAIN162 reports
LACRIMATION INCREASED146 reports
PRODUCT DOSE OMISSION ISSUE145 reports
NAUSEA140 reports
DIARRHOEA137 reports
CATARACT136 reports
DIZZINESS133 reports
DYSPNOEA131 reports
OFF LABEL USE130 reports
PHOTOPHOBIA129 reports
EYE SWELLING113 reports
ANXIETY112 reports
ASTHENIA108 reports
FALL107 reports
FOREIGN BODY SENSATION IN EYES106 reports
VISUAL IMPAIRMENT104 reports
DEATH102 reports
OCULAR DISCOMFORT100 reports
WRONG TECHNIQUE IN PRODUCT USAGE PROCESS96 reports
EYE PRURITUS90 reports
RASH81 reports
WEIGHT DECREASED81 reports
COUGH78 reports
EMOTIONAL DISTRESS76 reports
PRODUCT USE COMPLAINT75 reports
PNEUMONIA74 reports
VOMITING72 reports
CONSTIPATION71 reports
ARTHRALGIA70 reports
EYELID PAIN68 reports
PRURITUS67 reports
BACK PAIN66 reports
MUSCLE SPASMS66 reports
MALAISE65 reports
EYE DISCHARGE62 reports
TINNITUS61 reports
URINARY TRACT INFECTION61 reports
INSOMNIA58 reports
THERAPY INTERRUPTED58 reports
DISCOMFORT57 reports
PYREXIA57 reports
ENDOCRINE OPHTHALMOPATHY55 reports
ERYTHEMA54 reports
PRODUCT ADMINISTRATION ERROR54 reports
SINUSITIS54 reports
NASOPHARYNGITIS52 reports
RHINORRHOEA52 reports
BLOOD GLUCOSE INCREASED50 reports
HYPOTENSION49 reports
ANAEMIA48 reports
CONDITION AGGRAVATED48 reports
PERIORBITAL PAIN48 reports
DECREASED APPETITE47 reports
INAPPROPRIATE SCHEDULE OF PRODUCT ADMINISTRATION47 reports
PAIN IN EXTREMITY47 reports
GRAVES^ DISEASE46 reports
ABDOMINAL PAIN45 reports
DEHYDRATION45 reports
HOSPITALISATION45 reports
DEAFNESS NEUROSENSORY44 reports
HYPERTENSION44 reports
ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY43 reports
CHEST PAIN41 reports
DRUG HYPERSENSITIVITY41 reports
SWELLING OF EYELID40 reports
MYALGIA39 reports
PERIPHERAL SWELLING39 reports
ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT38 reports
CONFUSIONAL STATE38 reports
DEPRESSION38 reports
DISEASE PROGRESSION38 reports
GAIT DISTURBANCE38 reports
COVID 1937 reports
DRY SKIN37 reports
PRODUCT USE ISSUE37 reports
VISUAL ACUITY REDUCED37 reports
CONTUSION36 reports
DYSPHAGIA36 reports
EYE DISORDER36 reports
WEIGHT INCREASED36 reports
ALOPECIA35 reports
ATRIAL FIBRILLATION35 reports
BLOOD PRESSURE INCREASED35 reports
BRONCHITIS35 reports
HYPERSENSITIVITY35 reports
HYPOAESTHESIA35 reports
LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS34 reports
ABDOMINAL PAIN UPPER33 reports
EYE INFLAMMATION33 reports
FEELING ABNORMAL33 reports
NECK PAIN33 reports
OROPHARYNGEAL PAIN33 reports

Report Outcomes

Out of 3,505 classified reports for POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, POVIDONE:

Serious 47.3%Non-Serious 52.7%

The FDA classifies an adverse event as “serious” if it results in death, hospitalization, disability, congenital anomaly, or requires intervention to prevent permanent damage.

Demographics Breakdown

Reports by Sex

Female2,338 (69.3%)
Male1,023 (30.3%)
Unknown14 (0.4%)

Reports by Age

Age 6964 reports
Age 7064 reports
Age 7961 reports
Age 7659 reports
Age 6753 reports
Age 6853 reports
Age 8153 reports
Age 7451 reports
Age 6049 reports
Age 7149 reports
Age 7549 reports
Age 6348 reports
Age 7348 reports
Age 6547 reports
Age 6647 reports
Age 7246 reports
Age 7745 reports
Age 7845 reports
Age 8245 reports
Age 6143 reports

Demographics reflect voluntary FDA adverse event reporting patterns and may not represent the full patient population.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many FDA adverse event reports are associated with POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, POVIDONE?

This profile reflects 8,211 FDA FAERS reports that mention POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, POVIDONE. Reporting is voluntary and does not prove that the drug caused any listed event.

Which adverse reactions are most often listed for POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, POVIDONE?

Frequently reported terms in FAERS include EYE PAIN, EYE IRRITATION, VISION BLURRED, DRUG INEFFECTIVE, HEADACHE, FATIGUE. Rankings reflect reporting volume in this dataset, not confirmed side effect rates in the general population.

Who manufactures POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, POVIDONE?

Labeling and FAERS entries often list Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp in connection with POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, POVIDONE. Always verify the specific product and NDC with your pharmacist.

Important Disclaimer: This content is generated by AI analysis of FDA adverse event reports and is provided for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Adverse event reports submitted to the FDA do not prove that a medication caused the reported side effect. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. If you experience a serious side effect, contact your doctor or call 911 immediately.