Polycarbophil/carbomer/glycerin/palm oil glyceride/mineral oil-containing vaginal moisturizer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-016153",
  "term": "Polycarbophil/carbomer/glycerin/palm oil glyceride/mineral oil-containing vaginal moisturizer",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "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.",
  "synonyms": [
    "Replens"
  ],
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/polycarbophil-carbomer-glycerin-palm-oil-glyceride-mineral-oil-containing/"
}