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Artificial tears and therapeutic uses

US8496976B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 3, 2010
Grant dateJul 30, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 3, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P27/04
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides ophthalmic compositions, e.g. artificial tears, suitable for treating dry eye syndrome in a human or other mammal suffering there from, e.g. a dog or cat, which comprise a mixture of castor oil with another oil, e.g. a food oil, e.g. olive oil, sesame oil, corn oil etc.

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