Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Inorganic active ingredient containing – Aluminum – calcium or magnesium element – or compound containing
Patent
1993-10-28
1997-01-21
Pak, John
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Inorganic active ingredient containing
Aluminum, calcium or magnesium element, or compound containing
424682, 424687, 424696, 424484, 424489, 424500, 424502, 514912, 514914, 514915, 514951, A61K 4700, A61K 914
Patent
active
055957641
ABSTRACT:
An ophthalmologic composition therapeutic in the treatment of dry eye syndrome is disclosed. The composition is comprised of a minimally soluble salt of calcium that has been finely divided into particles having a mean diameter of 10 to 60 microns. The calcium salt particles are suspended within a pharmacologically acceptable carrier such as petrolatum or physiological saline. The composition is delivered to the ocular surface in an amount and for a time sufficient to alleviate the symptoms of dry eye.
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DEO Corporation
Farah David A.
Pak John
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