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Ophthalmological composition of matter and a method for treatment of ocular inflammation by said composition

US4897421A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 1988
Grant dateJan 30, 1990
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P27/02
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to an ophthalmological composition of matter comprising a suspension of eicosapentaenoic acid in an alkyl cellulose and/or hydroxyalkyl aqueous cellulose solution to be used in any case of ocular inflammation on men and/or on aminals. The invention also relates to the use of said eicosapentaenoic acid and to a method for the treatment of ocular inflammation by the same.

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