Compositions and methods for alleviating discomforting menstrual

Details Compositions and methods for alleviating discomforting menstrual Compositions and methods for alleviating discomforting menstrual

1996-08-28

1999-06-15

Brouillette, D. Gabrielle

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

Implant or insert

424430, 424432, 424433, 514560, A61F 1302

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059120061

ABSTRACT:
There is disclosed a composition and method for reducing or alleviating the discomforting symptoms associate with menstruation, particularly menstrual pain. The composition is administered by topical or local administration to the uterus or vaginal tissues of a women in need thereof, and contains an omega fatty acid in combination with a cyclo-oxygenase inhibitor. Preferred omega fatty acids include docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid, and preferred cyclo-oxygenase inhibitors include, ibuprophen, acetylsalicylic acid and salicylic acid. The composition may further include pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or diluents, and may be locally applied via intracervical or intrauterine application, or may be topically applied to the skin of the lower abdomen.

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