Methods and compositions for treating or preventing erythema

US8586586B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Galderma Laboratories Inc. · US

Inventors

• Michael Graeber · Berlin, DE
• Christian Loesche · Valbonne, FR
• Philip FREIDENREICH · Yardley, US
• Jack A. DeJovin · New Brunswick, US
• Isabelle Jean DeJovin · New Brunswick, US
• Yin-sang LIU · Princeton Junction, US
• Matthew James Leoni · Hampton, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 8, 2013
• Grant date: Nov 19, 2013
• Expiry date: Mar 8, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61P17/00
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Methods and products for treating or preventing erythema or a symptom associated with erythema in a subject are described. The methods involve topically applying to an affected skin area a topical aqueous gel composition comprising about 0.01% to about 10% by weight of at least one α-adrenergic receptor agonist and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.