Method of treating peripheral neuropathies of the feet and legs
US5665360A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 15, 1995 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K36/81
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Peripheral neuropathies associated with Diabetes Mellitus and infection with the AIDS virus may be treated effectively by the periodic topical application of a composition containing capsicum oleoresin as the active ingredient. The oleoresin is incorporated into a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier to form a lotion, ointment, cream or the like. When applied to the skin of the affected area at least daily, pain and burning associated with the neuropathy become reduced in severity or eliminated.
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