Method of increasing tear production by topical administration o

Details Method of increasing tear production by topical administration o Method of increasing tear production by topical administration o

1987-09-03

1989-06-13

Phillips, Delbert R.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Designated organic active ingredient containing

Peptide containing doai

514915, A61K 3702

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active

048393428

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a method of treating an aqueous-deficient dry eye state in a patient suffering therefrom, which method includes the step of administering cyclosporin topically to the patient's eye. The cyclosporin is administered as a solution, suspension or ointment in a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.

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