Chemical formula: C₁₄H₁₇F₁₃ Molecular mass: 432.265 g/mol PubChem compound: 10477896
Perfluorohexyloctane, a semifluorinated alkane, contains 6 perfluorinated carbon atoms and 8 hydrogenated carbon atoms. Perfluorohexyloctane forms a monolayer at the air-liquid interface of the tear film which can be expected to reduce evaporation. The exact mechanism of action for perfluorohexyloctane in dry eye disease is not known.
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIEBO Ophthalmic solution | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/PLR |
Perfluorohexyloctane is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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