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Ophthalmic composition with hyaluronic acid and polymeric biguanide

US8759321B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 2008
Grant dateJun 24, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D3/48
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An ophthalmic composition comprising 0.5 ppm to 3 ppm of poly(hexamethylene biguanide), and 0.002 wt. % to 0.03 wt. % of hyaluronic acid. The weight ratio of hyaluronic acid to poly(hexamethylene biguanide) in the composition is from 45:1 to 120:1. The invention is also directed to a method of cleaning, disinfecting or packaging contact lenses with the composition, or to a method of rewetting contact lenses with the composition.

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