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What is polycarbophil/carbomer/glycerin/palm oil glyceride/mineral oil-containing vaginal moisturizer?
Pronunciation: /polycarbophil* carbomer* glycerin* pɑm ɔɪl glyceride* ˈmɪnərəl ɔɪl kənˈteɪnɪŋ vəˈʤaɪnəl ˈmɔɪsʧərˌaɪzər/
polycarbophil/carbomer/glycerin/palm oil glyceride/mineral oil-containing vaginal moisturizer
Definition
A commercial combination preparation that contains an adhesive polycarbophil polymer, which is used for vaginal lubrication. Polycarbophil is an insoluble compound that absorbs water and, after topical administration, adheres to vaginal epithelial cells. As a result, it helps both moisturize vaginal tissue and relieve the discomfort that is associated with vaginal dryness.