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Use of vitamin E tocopheryl derivatives in ophthalmic compositions

US5886030A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 19, 1995
Grant dateMar 23, 1999
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/557
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are ophthalmic compositions containing vitamin E tocopheryl derivatives which are comfortable and non-irritating. In addition, these vitamin E tocopheryl derivatives significantly increase the aqueous solubility of certain poorly soluble ophthalmic agents.

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