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Method and composition for treating and preventing irritation of the eyes

US4505909A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 27, 1982
Grant dateMar 19, 1985
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 27, 2002

Classification

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

Abstract

A method and composition for preventing and treating irritation of the eyes wherein a tricyclic anti-depressant applied to the eyes is effective to prevent irritation and a combination of the tricyclic anti-depressant with a vasoconstrictor is effective to prevent and to alleviate irritation of the eyes.

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