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Method and composition for treating and preventing irritation of the mucous membranes of the nose

US4603131A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 26, 1982
Grant dateJul 29, 1986
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 26, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/55
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

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

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