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Method and composition for treating post-herpetic neuralgia

US4536404A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 16, 1983
Grant dateAug 20, 1985
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/165
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a method of treating herpes zoster in a patient having herpes zoster wherein an effective amount of capsaicin is topically applied to the area affected with herpes zoster for a time sufficient to relieve the symptoms thereof.

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