Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Topical sun or radiation screening – or tanning preparations
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-15
2008-07-15
Dodson, Shelley A. (Department: 1616)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Topical sun or radiation screening, or tanning preparations
C424S401000, C424S449000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11011291
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a method for protecting against UV radiation-induced skin damage. Specifically, compositions including dapsone are administered to provide UV protection. The dapsone compositions may be administered orally, or by other parenteral routes, such as topically, transdermally, by inhalation, and the like.
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Dodson Shelley A.
QLT USA, Inc.
Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner, P.A.
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