Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Inorganic active ingredient containing – Phosphorus or phosphorus compound
Patent
1992-08-06
1994-03-01
Robinson, Allen J.
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Inorganic active ingredient containing
Phosphorus or phosphorus compound
424686, 424687, 424696, 424682, 514574, 514915, A01N 5926, A01N 5906
Patent
active
052905721
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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Cranfill Raymond B.
DEO Corporation
Pak John D.
Robinson Allen J.
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