Drugs / Perfluorohexyloctane
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Perfluorohexyloctane

also known as MIEBO · PFHO · NOV03 · Hengqin
Developed for
dry eye syndrome
Investigated by
Bausch & Lomb Incorporated · Alcon Research · Beijing Tongren Hospital · Gordon Schanzlin New Vision · Novaliq GmbH · Southern College of Optometry

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 1 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Approved US (FDA) MIEBO 2023-05-18 fda.gov

Trials 13 · a red edge is where a trial was stopped

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 21 trial
Phase 2 NCT03333057 Jan → May 2018 dry eye syndrome Novaliq GmbH Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 34 trials
Phase 3 NCT07111013 Dec 2025 → Apr 2027 dry eye syndrome Bausch & Lomb Incorporated Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT04567329 Nov 2020 → Aug 2021 dry eye syndrome Bausch & Lomb Incorporated Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT04140227 Sep 2020 → Jan 2022 dry eye syndrome Bausch & Lomb Incorporated Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT04139798 Jul 2020 → Mar 2021 dry eye syndrome Bausch & Lomb Incorporated Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 48 trials
Phase 4 NCT07679685 Jun 2026 → Feb 2027 expected dry eye syndrome Beijing Tongren Hospital Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT07054606 Jul → Nov 2025 dry eye syndrome Bausch & Lomb Incorporated Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT06565650 Jul 2024 → Nov 2025 overdue dry eye syndrome Bausch & Lomb Incorporated Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT06671041 May → Aug 2024 dry eye syndrome Southern College of Optometry Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT06346340 Apr 2024 → Feb 2025 dry eye syndrome Bausch & Lomb Incorporated Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT06309953 Feb → Jun 2024 dry eye syndrome Bausch & Lomb Incorporated Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT06176651 Sep 2023 → Apr 2024 dry eye syndrome Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT05723770 Aug → Dec 2023 dry eye syndrome Bausch & Lomb Incorporated Completed No outcome recorded
Also used as a comparator or background therapy in 3 trials
PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 21 trial
Phase 2 NCT07128628 Comparator Oct 2025 → May 2026 dry eye syndrome Bausch & Lomb Incorporated Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 42 trials
Phase 4 NCT07650708 Comparator May → Nov 2026 expected dry eye syndrome Vance Thompson Vision Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT07243275 Comparator Feb → Sep 2026 expected dry eye syndrome Indiana University Recruiting No outcome recorded

Evidence & citations 6 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 19 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as Perfluorohexyloctane “The objectives of this trial are to evaluate the safety and tolerability of perfluorohexyloctane (NOV03) ophthalmic solution during long-term use in subjects with Dry Eye...” NCT04140227
14

“PURPOSE: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of NOV03 (perfluorohexyloctane) ophthalmic drop for the treatment of signs and symptoms of dry eye disease (DED) associated with...” PMID 36948372 Mar 2023

Perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution (PFHO) forms a protective layer on the tear film surface to reduce evaporation and is approved for treatment of signs and symptoms of DED.” PMID 41588216 Jan 2026

“This study evaluated treatment effects of perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic drop (formerly NOV03) in the pooled dataset from 2 pivotal clinical trials” PMID 39564145 Nov 2024

“Miebo (Perfluorohexyloctane) is a novel, non-aqueous, single entity, preservative free, ophthalmic drop.” NCT06176651

Perfluorohexyloctane (NOV03) for the Treatment of Signs and Symptoms of Dry Eye Disease (DED)” NCT03333057

Perfluorohexyloctane (PFHO) ophthalmic solution (MIEBO™; Bausch + Lomb)” NCT06671041

“Miebo® (perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution)” NCT06309953

“100% perfluorohexyloctaneNCT06565650

PerfluorohexyloctaneNCT05723770

NCT07111013

NCT07243275

NCT07128628

NCT07679685

NCT07054606

Known as Hengqin “perfluorohexyloctane (PFHO) eye drops (Hengqin®, Chengdu Shengdi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.)” NCT07679685
Known as MIEBO “Perfluorohexyloctane (PFHO) ophthalmic solution, which is marketed in the United States as MIEBO™ (Bausch + Lomb; Rochester, NY, USA) is a preservative-free eye drop.” NCT07243275
6

“Patients instilled 1 drop of PFHO (MIEBO, Bausch + Lomb) 4 times daily in both eyes for 52 weeks.” PMID 37921522 Nov 2023

“Perfluorohexyloctane (PFHO) ophthalmic solution (MIEBO™; Bausch + Lomb)” NCT06671041

Miebo® (perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution)” NCT06309953

Miebo (perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution)” NCT07054606

NCT06176651

NCT07650708

Known as NOV03 “The aim of this study was to assess the long-term safety and efficacy of perfluorohexyloctane (PFHO) ophthalmic drop (formerly NOV03) for treatment of dry eye disease (DED).” PMID 37921522 Nov 2023
3

“This study evaluated treatment effects of perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic drop (formerly NOV03) in the pooled dataset from 2 pivotal clinical trials” PMID 39564145 Nov 2024

NCT03333057

NCT04567329

Known as PFHO “Perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution (PFHO) forms a protective layer on the tear film surface to reduce evaporation and is approved for treatment of signs and symptoms of DED.” PMID 41588216 Jan 2026
5

“The aim of this study was to assess the long-term safety and efficacy of perfluorohexyloctane (PFHO) ophthalmic drop (formerly NOV03) for treatment of dry eye disease (DED).” PMID 37921522 Nov 2023

“Perfluorohexyloctane (PFHO) ophthalmic solution, which is marketed in the United States as MIEBO™ (Bausch + Lomb; Rochester, NY, USA) is a preservative-free eye drop.” NCT07243275

“Perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution (PFHO) is indicated for the treatment of signs and symptoms of dry eye disease (DED) and targets excessive tear evaporation.” PMID 39985746 Feb 2025

“perfluorohexyloctane (PFHO) eye drops (Hengqin®, Chengdu Shengdi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.)” NCT07679685

“Perfluorohexyloctane (PFHO) ophthalmic solution (MIEBO™; Bausch + Lomb)” NCT06671041

Route Topical “ophthalmic drop” PMID 37921522 Nov 2023