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Method of attenuating swelling or inflammation

US7078055B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 19, 2002
Grant dateJul 18, 2006
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Expiry dateJun 19, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G2110/0008
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a method of attenuating swelling or inflammation in the tissue of a patient via applying a composition comprising a hydrophilic foam substrate and a polymeric hydrophilic agent capable of absorbing water to a portion of the surface of the skin of the patient in an amount and at a location sufficient to attenuate swelling or inflammation.

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