Method and composition for treating pruritis
US4395420A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 9, 1981 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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