Convenience kit for eyelid treatment
US8202853B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/52
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention offers an eyelid treatment kit used for convenient combination therapy for improving overall eyelid hygiene while also providing for adjunctive eyelid therapy. The eyelid treatment kit comprises low dose doxycycline hyclate tablets, a non-irritating eyelid cleansing composition, an anti-bacterial eyelid preparation and at least one pair of moist heat goggles and/or one pair of moisture chamber goggles. The eyelid treatment kit further comprises instruction sheets containing dosage and administration information on the doxycycline hyclate coupled with information on improving eyelid hygiene. The various embodiments of the eyelid treatment kit of the invention facilitate treatment of dry eyes due to infected eyelids, and proper cleansing of the eyelids to prevent recurring infections.
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