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Method and composition for treating pruritis

US4395420A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 1981
Grant dateJul 26, 1983
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of and composition for treating pruritis comprising topically applying a therapeutically effective amount of a tricyclic anti-depressant in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The tricyclic is present in the range of from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of the carrier and is applied in divided doses.

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